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Benefit held for young lawyer in Luzerne County

The benefit for Amy Wert, held at Mainstreet Galleries in Kingston, featured live music and a silent auction.

LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A benefit was held Wednesday in Luzerne County for a young woman who was severely injured in a diving accident.

Amy Wert is a Holy Redeemer graduate who went on to law school.

The benefit, held at Mainstreet Galleries in Kingston, featured live music and a silent auction.

She's back in her hometown after three months in rehab in Georgia.

The Wilkes-Barre Law & Library Association Young Lawyers' Division hosted the benefit to offset medical costs for Amy and her family.

Friends have also set up a GoFundMe page to help with expenses.

Credit: WNEP
Amy Wert

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