Car wash at Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department raises money for the Arthritis Foundation

More than 100 neighbors pulled into the Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department parking lot last Saturday for a $10 car wash for a good cause.

The Talbot family of Franklin Square organized a car wash on Sept. 7 to raise $2,000 for the Arthritis Foundation.

Molly Talbot, a 14-year-old freshman at H. Frank Carey High School, was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis in 2022. Living with the invisible disability is something Molly and her parents had to educate themselves about since her diagnosis.

While there is currently no cure for arthritis, the Talbot family decided they would host a fundraiser at the fire department to help contribute to finding one with the Arthritis Foundation.

Volunteers from the H. Frank Carey High School Junior National Honor Society, National Honor Society, and Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department junior firefighters helped wash cars throughout the fundraiser.

“They were so helpful,” John Talbot said of the volunteers. “I’m so appreciative of them coming out.”

Cars were washed for $10 each, but some neighbors stopped by the fire station just to donate to tell the Talbot family “we’re here for you.”

Several local elected officials stopped by the car wash to support the cause as well.

“So many came by and just enjoyed the volunteers energy and the fun they were having,” Deborah Talbot said.