The Holly Fund
My husband I are not having things easy. Even though he is recovering well from the stroke he had, we are still in a bit of a bind. At the very least, no matter what the finances are, I at least have my health and we have eachother. No matter how broke or desperate you think you are, there are other people that need your help or need it more than you.
Matthew 18:19-20 says, “Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.”
Heather and Cody Sortore, a mother and son team, have taken this very much to heart. There friend, Holly Fannin, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She recently has also lost her job at the assisted living facility where she worked because the facility closed. Because of this, she no longer has paid vacation to use during her treatment. She is struggling below the poverty line as the sole provider for herself and teenage twins.
The Sortores have created a website asking for help for Holly. Cody writes:
Just think about it, the state of Missouri alone has a population over 5,000,000 people, if just 10 percent of them decided that they wanted to help Holly and donate a single dollar she would have more than enough to support her family, pay the medical bills, and help many others in a similar situation.
Holly will be in my prayers, but I also ask that if you are reading this story, please visit the Hollys Fund site and throw in even a dollar. You won’t miss that single dollar tomorrow, but others will have the same idea and it will make a big difference together for a really nice woman. I don’t know Holly personally, but the Sortores have really conveyed what kind of person she is and you feel like you almost do.
If you don’t feel comfortable, you may also send a donation to the National Breast Cancer Fund. It will not go directly to Holly but it will help women like her.
I’m with you Holly, and way to go as “virtual volunteers,” Heather and Cody!
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July 9th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
Thank you very much for your kind words! It means a lot to have the support of the community, and other bloggers helping in the spread of Holly’s story! Your article brought tears to my eyes, and I’m sure Holly will appreciate it very much!
Cody Sortore’s last blog post..The generosity of strangers
July 9th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Oh, and forgot, I don’t want to give your readers the wrong impression, the facility she works at didn’t close, they sold and just changed ownership. She still has a job, but because she’s now a “new employee” for the new company she starts over at the bottom and has to re-earn her vacation time.
July 9th, 2008 at 5:43 pm
Thank you so much for your response to Holly’s fund. I will put you and your husband on my prayer list. I understand how devastating a stroke is. I will pray for you financially as well as God’s grace and healing.
July 9th, 2008 at 10:21 pm
Cody – that is so terrible. I can’t imagine being in the exact same job helping the exact same people and being “new” all over again.
Heather, I really appreciate the thoughts and prayers on my situation too. I was having a particularly tough week and it couldn’t have come at a better time. God Bless you.
August 28th, 2011 at 9:13 pm
HoundsGood: I just happened across your post about Holly again! I am sorry to inform you that she lost her fight with breast cancer 8 months ago. Holly was a wonderful woman and have missed her presense here on this earth. I look forward to reuniting with her someday in the presense of our Lord and savior! Thank you for caring