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Help Lynda and Terry Rebuild After House Fire

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Help My Grandparents Rebuild After a Devastating House Fire**

Dear Friends, Family, and Kind-Hearted Strangers,

I'm reaching out to you today with a heavy heart. In the early morning hours of August 17th, my grandmother, Lynda, and her husband experienced an unimaginable tragedy: their home was completely destroyed by a devastating fire. It was a day that was meant to be a celebration, as it was also my grandmother's 78th birthday. Instead, it became a nightmare that has turned their world upside down.

Lynda and her husband were able to escape the flames, but not without injury. My grandmother was hospitalized for smoke inhalation and is still recovering from the trauma. While we are so grateful that they are alive, they lost everything in the fire—decades of memories, cherished possessions, and the life they had built together. Their home was not just a structure; it was the place where they raised their family, where we gathered for holidays, and where they stored a lifetime's worth of love and memories.

To make matters even more heartbreaking, their beloved rescue cat, who has been a source of comfort and joy in their lives, has still not been found. The loss of their home, coupled with the uncertainty of their cat's safety, has been overwhelming for them.

Now, they are left with nothing but the clothes on their backs and the uncertainty of what the future holds. The emotional toll of losing their home is immense, and they are now facing the daunting task of starting over from scratch.

We are humbly asking for your help to support my grandparents in this time of need. The funds raised will go directly toward helping them secure the basic necessities of life—clothing, food, temporary housing, and eventually, a place to call home again. Additionally, we hope to fund efforts to locate and bring their rescue cat back to safety.

Any contribution, no matter how small, will make a world of difference as they begin the long road to recovery. We understand that times are tough for many, and we truly appreciate any support you can offer, whether it's a donation, a kind word, or sharing this campaign with others. Your generosity will help my grandparents find some hope and stability in this incredibly difficult time.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness and support.

Sincerely,
Jessica Italia, Kristin Italia and Ryland Cox.
Granddaughter of Lynda and Terry
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Donations 

  • Jessica Gerace
    • $10
    • 16 d
  • Patrice Shea
    • $100
    • 16 d
  • Anonymous
    • $25
    • 17 d
  • Anonymous
    • $50
    • 17 d
  • Breanna Riley
    • $50
    • 18 d
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Jessica Italia
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Buffalo, NY

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