WATERBORO — A concert, dance and silent auction to benefit Kyle Etheridge of Waterboro, who sustained serious injuries in a car crash in May, is set for Saturday, Aug. 16 at The Gold Room, 512 Warren Ave., Portland.

A recent graduate of Massabesic High School, Etheridge was injured May 18 when he fell asleep on his commute to work after attending his senior prom. His vehicle drifted from the roadway and struck a tree, leaving him with a broken spine and additional spinal cord injury, sponsors of the event said. He underwent surgery to replace the broken vertebra and spent one month at New England Rehab, much of the time in a wheelchair. He has recently been able to walk again with the use of crutches, though it is unknown if he will regain full function of his legs, sponsors said in a prepared statement.

His medical costs will be extensive, and so friends and family have come together to host the fundraiser.

Organizers are in need of donated items for a silent auction and are reaching out to local businesses and individuals for assistance. Donations such as gift certificates for goods and services, gift baskets, T-shirts, artwork and more would be appreciated, organizers said.

Tickets are $10 and may be purchased by calling 776-4820 or online at www.kylestrong.myevent.com. There will be live music by the Night Rockers and the silent auction, raffle and 50/50. This is an all-ages event.