They Survived

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My sister and 4 1/2 year old nephew were in a terrible housefire early yesterday morning and lost everything. The house will most likely be condemned and will be torn down next week. Their beloved cat died in the fire. It is a living nightmare and the feeling of helplessness is just overwhelming.  The community and The Red Cross has already come to her aid along with family, her co-workers & friends, and many have been asking how they can help, thus this post.  Thank you to everyone who has come forward to render help: moral support, hugs, lodging, food & drink, toys, babysitting, gift cards, monetary donations, and for just plain being there~~you will never know how much you have done to make this horrible nightmare somewhat tolerable.  

(Post update 1 August 2012):

There will be a Fund Raiser/Benefit held for all the victims of the fire on Sunday, 5 August, 2012 at Sandy's Lighthouse Bar at Misquamicut Beach in Westerly, RI  from 3:00 pm until close.  Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased now at Sandy's, or the day of at the door. 

 

 

Thank You for Your Generosity & Human Kindness*

Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Geraldine Ducharme

Ms. Sheena Matthews

Mrs. Joanne Horlbogen

Mrs. Pat Hanzel

Ms. Nicole Caron

Mr. David Preble/Xtra Mart

Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Doreen Euloth

Mr. Jeffrey Boudreau

Ms. Michelle Vangel

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew & Stacy Wight

Mr. & Mrs. Paul & Christine Hudon

Ms. Anna Amaral

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew & Cindy Tiplady

Mr. & Mrs. William & Constance Smith

Mrs. Christine Francis Barta

Ms. Moe Tanner

Ms. Deborah Gannon

Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Diane La Charite

Mr. & Mrs. Augusto & Margaret Chaves

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew & Chelsea Berndt

Mr. & Mrs. Douglas & Rhonda Wight

Mr. & Mrs. John & Linda Brayton

Mrs. Connie Medeiros

Mrs. Brooke Bender

Mr. Alan Horlbogen

Mr. & Mrs. Carlos & Chantel Geneiro

Mr. & Mrs. Jason & Heather Erler

Ms. Jaclyn Farrar

Mr. & Mrs. Billy & Heather Soares

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas & Renee Rafferty

Ms. Julie Karas

Ms. Kelly Koslowski

Ms. Katie Wilson

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick & Tracy Riley

Mr. & Mrs. Don & Sandra Daggett

Ms. Racquel Johnson

Mrs. Melissa Vicente

Mrs. Beverly Spurrier

The Westerly Fire Department

The American Red Cross

Applebee's of Westerly, RI

Sandy's Lighthouse Bar & Grill

*The names found here are those who either donated via this post, personally handed me donations & contributions in various forms, as well those who I have met/known that have sacrificed time, work, vacation time, personal belongings and far more on behalf of my sister and nephew.  It is, by no means, a true accounting of all who reached out to help.  We are truly grateful to EVERYONE who has shown support...you know who you are, as we do.  Thank You.