ROBERTSDALE, Alabama --- A little rain on Saturday forced a lot of activities under the pavilion roof at Garrett Park, but it didn’t dampen spirits as local fire departments, businesses and residents came together for a benefit Saturday for Summerdale Police Officer Terry Fent, who was severely injured in a single-vehicle car accident Feb. 18 in Summerdale.

The benefit included lunch, which included pulled-pork sandwiches, hamburgers and hotdogs; and raffle drawings. Entertainment included games for kids, a petting zoo, facepainting and a DJ.

A 14-year veteran in law enforcement, Fent was the assistant chief in Silverhill before being rehired by the Summerdale Police Department in November.

Because Fent was still under a three-month probationary period as a condition of his hire, he did not have any health insurance.

Anyone who was unable to attend Saturday’s event can donate to an account set up through the Summerdale Police Department, mailed to the Summerdale Municipal Complex at 502 W. Lee Ave, Summerdale, AL, 36580. Donors should make checks payable to Terry Fent.