Local restaurant raises money for family who lost teen in home explosion [Video]

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah — The South Jordan Culvers had a fundraiser Saturday from open to close in which 100% of the net sales proceeds were given to the Hansen family, who recently lost their 15-year-old son when a gas leak caused their home to explode.

“Have been blown away with the community engagement and outreach,” said Jake Larsen, the owner and operator of Culver’s South Jordan.

Utahns are showing up for one another.

“This is like the nice, ‘Aww, I’m seeing a wholesome story play out,’ and even though it was through tragedy, seeing this and people come together like this, it really lets me see how good people can be,” said Draper resident Mariah Collins.

Larsen said after he learned about the accident in his town, he had to help.

“It’s been an amazing turnout so far, just going for the rest of the day, all our opening hours,” Larsen said.

He explained that no less …