Truckload of cans and bottles meant for fundraiser stolen

PARSONFIELD, Maine — Two boys in Maine collecting cans for their local radio station's cancer research fundraiser were robbed of their stash over the weekend, according to a report.

Bryce and Riley Deshaies are seasoned recyclers as they have been participating in the fundraiser for 8 years, according to their mother.

This past year, the pair collected almost 200,000 cans and bottles -- a little under $10,000 worth -- according to News Center Maine.

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But on Sunday, the boys' mother discovered someone had gotten into the trailer storing their recyclables and stolen about half the stash, which was meant for the annual Cans for a Cure Campaign sponsored by a Portland radio station.

If you want to support the boys' cause, you can donate to the campaign here:

Cans For A Cure
Po Box 412
Parsonsfield, Maine 04047

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