Fundraiser planned for injured Wichita police officer

The El Dorado High School classmates of Brian Arterburn are hosting a garage and bake sale to gather donations for the injured Wichita police officer.

Arterburn was run over by a stolen SUV in February. Unconscious for several days after he was hit, Arterburn underwent multiple surgeries. He started breathing on his own in late February and recently started walking on his own. He’s now living at a rehabilitation facility in Colorado.

Susie Patterson, the mother of one of Arterburn’s high school friends, said the sale will be from 8 to 4 p.m. Sept. 16 at El Dorado High School, 401 McCollum Road.

Donated food or goods can be dropped off at the school Sept. 15 between 5 to 7 p.m. They can also be dropped off the day of the sale, Patterson said.

Patterson said Arterburn’s classmates wanted to do something to help him during his recovery. Any questions can be directed to her at 316-684-0809.

This story was originally published September 6, 2017 at 10:19 AM with the headline "Fundraiser planned for injured Wichita police officer."