Help Edwina Rebuild
On Thursday, 03/25/2021, tornados tore through Bartow County, leaving devastation in their wake.
Just before midnight on Thursday Edwina Wood was sitting on her sofa watching the news when her world went dark. Her only warning of the impending danger was the terrible sound of crashing. Before she had a chance to stand up, her roof collapsed on top of her. Battered, choked with dust and insulation, she fought through the pitch-black darkness and debris to rescue her dog and get herself to safety. 
That is the story of my mother. Despite being a 70-year-old woman with asthma, arthritis, and mobility issues, she never gives up. Although a tornado and trees demolished much of her house, she is determined to rebuild and one day return to her home.
It is my hope that with this fundraiser, we can help her do just that.
Let me tell you a little bit about her, and why this is so important.
Edwina Wood has been a resident of Bartow County for 42 years. She served its community as a police officer for 25 years. It was not an easy road for her. She blazed trails as the City of Cartersville's first female patrol officer, and the first woman to achieve the rank of captain in the city.
She accomplished these goals all while raising three children on her own. Children that grew up to serve their community in their own ways as a teacher, a military officer, and a web developer for non-profit organizations.
Although she is an undeniably tough woman, what she is most known for is always having a smile and a friendly conversation for anyone she meets. She is generous, kind to a fault, and loves to help others whenever possible.
Of her many achievements, for her, one of the most meaningful buying her home. She started with almost nothing and despite the years of struggle, she paid for it entirely on her own.
Unfortunately, although the insurance will cover much of the damage, it won't cover everything and she can't cover the extra costs on her retirement income alone.
We want to help her rebuild the home she worked a lifetime for.
Anything you can offer, however small, will help.
Thank you.
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