“WISH LIST” FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILES WHO LOST HOMES IN THE SHOCKEY FIRE

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November 2, 2012 (Boulevard) – Thanks to our generous readers who helped raise several thousand dollars plus supplies to benefit 11 families who lost homes in the recent Shockey fire.

“So many wonderful people are out there with wonderful caring hearts,” Lorrie Ostrander, who organized a fundraising event for fire survivors told ECM.  Some fire surivors are now placed in old trailers donated and others are on the Campo reservation. "A home is what we make of it and for now they are thankful for life,” said Ostrander, adding that items needed most now are cooking utensils, curtains, towels, bedding, dishes and toys. 

She also offered this “wish list” for the kids for Chirstmas:  a girl's bike for a 10 year old, sports items for a boy, 9, who lost his baseball bat, ball, football and basketball, and a motorized toy truck for a 2-year-old whose treasured truck was lost to the flames.

 “Knowing that these are hard times for us all I just keep seeing the look on their faces and it keeps me focused on them and not on me,”  said Ostrander, who recently spent the day helping one of the mothers go through boxes and bags of donated items.  “Tears came to her eyes and she said so many times how wonderful people have been. “ The mother, working to rebuild her family’s life, told Ostrander, “They don't even know us but they are willing to help.”

If you can help, contact Lorrie Ostrander at 619) 766-9046. 

Donations can also be sent to:  Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, San Diego Service Center, 6727  Flanders Dr.  Suite 102, San Diego, CA.  92121 (write Shockey Fire on the bottom of the check); (858) 546-0578.  


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