 The group, which had been negotiating since March, was shocked by the sudden deadline and they needed to raise $250,000 based on current assessments. Despite raising $15,000 so far through fundraisers and needing $50,000 to secure a loan, they remain determined with more events planned for a GoFundMe page set up. Community support has been strong as many locals are interested in the new amenities proposed by Friends of Ferrum Park.