Small town living has countless pros and cons. One of the pluses is definitely how the residents rally when one of their own is in need. We saw an amazing example of that in my town this past weekend.
From Saturday afternoon until well into the wee hours of Sunday morning, a group of local musical talent came together to participate in a benefit concert. The concert was in aid of a terminally ill resident who travelled to Europe for treatment options not currently available in Canada. Needless to say this travel was at an exorbitant cost to the family. In their shoes, any of us would do the same - in a heartbeat. Friends of the family suggested a benefit concert to raise funds, hoping that even a few hundred dollars would be a help to offset some of the expenses.
Our small town of only 1,500 residents raised nearly $15,000 at this benefit!! And I have a feeling that amount will grow over the days and weeks ahead. I hope the money is a help to the family and I especially hope the love and support demonstrated by the town is uplifting and comforting to them at this stressful and difficult time.
Awesome! I knew about the benefit, but had no idea of the outcome. Truly amazing...
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