Thinking about my children, ages 10 and 7, I could not imagine the pain that these parents are enduring. When my two come home from school this afternoon, there will be no play dates. At least not until I have the opportunity to give them likely the tightest hugs I can imagine.
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I don't know what caused this fire nor am I aware whether the parents could have prevented the lifetime of pain they will surely sustain, but you can bet that we will be as prepared as possible.
What can you do to help the family?
- A drive has been established for the family of the victims. Their home was a total loss, so they are starting from ground zero. All household items are needed as well as clothes size 6-months and size 8 (children's). Other sizes can be found on the Frederick News-Post page listed below. Donations can be brought to:
- MVMPCS
- CCMPCS
- Check the Frederick News-Post for more drop points
- Chick-fil-A on 5501 Urbana Pike will be holding a fundraiser on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 from 4 PM - 8 PM. 25% of all proceeds will be donated to the family.
- Frederick County Bank has created the Lillard Family Recovery Fund.
- Donate through Give Forward.
- Attend PicStamatic's photo fundraiser. 100% of all money will be donated to the Lillard family.
- Ensure you have smoke alarms installed. See Home Depot's site for guidance.
- Check to ensure you have a fire extinguisher and that you know how to use it.
- Speak with your family, especially your kids on an emergency action plan.
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Resources
Posting by CCMPCS - http://education.fcps.org/ccmpcs/node/1119
So many related things have been floating through my head, but this is where I will leave off.
Good night and love your family.
So many related things have been floating through my head, but this is where I will leave off.
Good night and love your family.
2 comments:
Great thing to help others in need, directly, not through the dehumanizing hand of government. Good work!
I figured that spreading the word of a family in need along with providing a small donation is what this family needs. I imagine that knowing that so many people are interested in their welfare will help ease them through their suffering at least nominally. BTW, since this all happened, they have raised over $47K through one site as well as a free home for their use, about three homes' worth of furniture, and more clothes than they could probably use.
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