Community, Don Franklin Auto come together to raise funds for fallen trooper’s family

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A statewide auto dealership group announced the results of its fundraiser to support Trooper Hayden Phillips’ family.

According to Don Franklin Auto, the Operation 369 Memorial Fund campaign to support Trooper Phillips’ family has raised $42,030. The total exceeds the dealership group’s original goal of $36,900. Don Franklin Auto included a $20,000 donation match.

The dealership group partnered with the Kentucky State Police Foundation to support Phillips’ wife and three young sons after he was killed in the line of duty Sept. 28.

Community members made donations at Don Franklin locations across the state and online at kspfoundation.org/donations.

“Our team had the privilege of meeting with Mrs. Phillips to help coordinate this effort, and she expressed deep gratitude for the love and support shown to her family. Every donation mattered. Every share helped. Together, this community showed up for a family when they needed it. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. May God bless the Phillips family and everyone who helped make this possible,” said Don Franklin Auto in a statement.