Help Lori and Ken rebuild their lives after fire loss

Lori Loftus and her husband Ken have just lost their home and all their belongings in the Deep Woods Fire off Piney Gate in Polk County.

I'm Carole Lynn McKinney; as Lori Loftus's friend and fellow artist, I hope to unite all her and Ken's family, friends, and contacts in supporting them through this terrible tragedy. This account will also be administered by Lori's friend and fellow NPS member Bee Shay; together, we want to be responsible in our collection and use of funds for Lori and Ken.

Funds from this account will be used to purchase specific items to help Lori and Ken meet their immediate physical needs. Its contents will be transferred directly to Lori's bank account for use in caring for herself, Ken, and her cats, Diamond and Pearl, as they rebuild from their loss.

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