Daughter hopes for help with cancer-stricken mother
The daughter of a woman with cancer wrote to Press Christmas for All to ask for help for her family this holiday season.
Her mother has been sick for a few years, and has not been able to work since being diagnosed. In need of certain surgeries, but having difficulty with medical insurance, she can’t afford to pay doctors. Though the mother has managed to keep the family sheltered and fed, but the family budget is so tight that one of her children went without gifts on a recent birthday.
Despite her mother’s condition, the daughter said that she rarely rests, and is always helping her family and friends, and even strangers.
“She never does anything for herself,” the daughter told Press Christmas for All. “I’m writing you so she doesn’t have to stress so much during this holiday season.”
Each year, Press readers donate generously to the program. The money collected is distributed in the form of gift cards to those who might not otherwise be able to put a holiday meal on the table or purchase a small gift for a child. The program helps everyone in need, including struggling young families, seniors, people with disabilities and mental illnesses. Many are alone, and despair is a common factor.
Through Christmas for All, these less fortunate neighbors feel the compassion of a caring community during what can be a very difficult time of year for them.
Press Christmas for All is managed by The Hagadone Corp., with assistance from Kootenai County Fire and Rescue. It is a legally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit, run entirely by volunteers at The Hagadone Corp., the Coeur d’Alene Press and Kootenai County Fire and Rescue.
Every penny raised is distributed to needy Kootenai County residents. All overhead costs are covered by The Hagadone Corp. and the volunteers at Kootenai County Fire and Rescue.
Donations can be made by dropping off or mailing a check to: Press Christmas for All, 215 Second St., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814.
Online donations can be made by visiting http://bit.ly/ChristmasforAllDonations
Donations are also accepted by phone. Call (208) 664-8176 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to use a credit card to contribute.
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