Fundraiser Aims to Raise $1 Million for Belleville Cop Shot Outside Synagogue

A fundraising campaign for Const. Jeff Smith, who was injured protecting a Belleville synagogue, has surpassed its initial $18,000 goal and is now aiming for $1 million. Organized by members of Canada’s Jewish community, the GoFundMe had raised $840,000 as of September 28th from over 7,000 donors. The fundraiser is seen as a national demonstration of Canadians supporting those who risk their lives to protect others.

• A fundraising campaign is supporting Const. Jeff Smith, a Belleville police officer injured during an incident at the town’s synagogue.
• The initial fundraising goal of $18,000 was surpassed.
• The campaign, initiated by Canada’s Jewish community, aims to raise $1 million.
• As of September 28th, $840,000 had been raised from over 7,000 donors.
• The organizer views the campaign as a national expression of support for individuals who risk their lives to protect others.