Hundreds Turn Out to Support Family of Alex Pierce

A large crowd came out for a fundraiser to support the family of 13-year-old Alex Pierce (right) on Thursday. Murrieta 24/7 photos and video by Doug Spoon

Hundreds of residents showed their support for the family of a Murrieta boy Thursday with a fundraiser at the Dunkin' Donuts on Murrieta Hot Springs Road.

Alex Pierce, 13, nearly drowned June 3 during a swim party for his middle school band and choir. He remains in a coma on life support and the family faces huge medical expenses while praying for his recovery.

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