Allmaras "overwhelmed" by level of support at May 4 benefit

The community gathered to show their support for New Rockford native Chad Allmaras, now of Sykeston, who has undergone months of medical attention.

"I'm speechless. I'm so happy that so many deaf people came. I'm also grateful to those in the hearing community who came. I'm very happy with the turnout," Allmaras said as the benefit concluded. He spoke to me in American Sign Language (ASL) through...