The overcast gray skies did not put a damper on the crowds of people –
who came bearing donations for the Hurrican Helenna victims –
in the mountains of Western North Carolina.
We are in Sunset Beach across from the parking lot and pier.
Pier owners have organized this effort –
as they are native to areas of damage and destruction!
A semi-tractor trailer was empty –
when we dropped off our donations.
There were other trailers there –
two of them were filled and left shortly-
the day before four vehicles –
loaded had departed and made deliveries!
Volunteers unloaded and stacked pallets for loading.
Dozens of people helped.
Our friends Jim and Claudia donated 20 black plastic crates –
making it easier and much welcomed to pack the semi-full of pallets!
Two trailers on the left are packed and ready to go-
the semi on the right was empty –
when we arrived!
They had just started to load this –
when we arrived with our totes!
Our totes –
filled and labeled on top with contents inside.
On the other side of the semi –
a tailor waits – almost filled!
Gray skies – a trailer waits to move into the loading area!
We unloaded and left –
within hours the semi was full!
Sherry and I want to express our admiration –
thanks and people’s willingness to help!
They trusted us to donate money –
time and items –
An extra shout-out to Jim and Claudia –
who drove to Sam’s Club-
to purchase four cases of small propane canisters.
And to Pat and Linda –
who Sherry knew from back in Mount Jewett –
who now lives in Hickory, N.C.
They agreed to purchase items –
which we reimbursed for –
and take them five miles to the airport where the Helicopters –
making coordinated delivers into unreachable areas-
This getting supplies to those in need!
All the trailers and semi-truck were filled-
plus what was filled the previous day-
left within hours of us unloading.
As of this writing –
DONATIONS – MONEY: $2580.00
ITEMS PURCHASED: $1797.65
The Sunset Beach Pier has stopped for now –
waiting for the supplies to be used up in the field.
When they commence again in a few days-
We will begin once again purchasing supplies:
Money left to purchase: $782.35
Thanks to all who gave – we remain so humbled.
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