Urgent Help for Cindy and Her Dogs: Rebuilding Home and Hope

Hi, my name is Tom Terwilliger. My wife, Dawn, our little schnauzer Snoopy, and I live in the lovely, hurricane-safe town of Westminster, Colorado. But as you’ve probably seen in the news, much of the East Coast has been devastated by two massively destructive hurricanes in the past few weeks. The second one, Hurricane Milton, hit especially hard, and it has upended the life of someone very dear to us.

Our close friend Cindy, who lives in Tampa, Florida, had her entire world torn apart by this storm. Cindy is 60 years old, a loving, kind-hearted soul who has always been there for others. She had to evacuate her home with only minutes to spare, taking with her nothing but the clothes on her back and her three little dogs. It was a terrifying ordeal, but by the grace of God, they made it out alive. Sadly, that’s where the good news ends.

Cindy’s home was completely devastated by the hurricane. It’s no longer livable, and the damage is overwhelming. Every room, every cherished memory in that house has been destroyed. Right now, she’s staying with friends, but she’s heartbroken and struggling. FEMA is overwhelmed by the sheer volume of people in need of help, and while they’re trying their best, the assistance has been slow to arrive. Cindy can’t wait for that. She needs urgent support to begin repairing her home and rebuilding her life.

The home was a beautiful little trainer home, so Unfortunately her insurance does not cover the damage.

This is where we need your help. Cindy has always been a proud, independent woman, but this disaster has left her with no other option but to reach out to the kindness of others. We’re raising funds to help cover the cost of emergency repairs, temporary housing, and basic necessities lost in the devastation.

Specifically, Cindy's home needs a new roof, flooring, and furniture. Due to the overwhelming number of damaged and destroyed homes in the area, we are unable to find a contractor to come and give an estimate. But we've had contractors in Denver look over the damage and provide a rough estimate between $10,000 and $15,000.

No donation is too small—every single dollar will make a difference in helping Cindy get back on their feet and find some peace after this devastating storm.

Cindy is a fighter, but even the strongest among us need a hand sometimes. If you feel moved to contribute, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. And if you can’t donate, please consider sharing this page to help spread the word. Together, we can make sure that Cindy and her pups have a safe home to return to.

Thank you for reading and for your generosity.

On behalf of Cindy and her little dogs thank you with gratitude,

Tom, Dawn, Snoopy, and the entire Terwilliger family

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