Illness cuts into finances
From staff reports
Tuesday, December 09, 2008

An Evans family is asking for help this holiday because of mounting bills resulting from the illness of a child.

"Our daughter was born June 13 with multiple birth defects, including spina bifida," they write. "She has been hospitalized several times since birth -- the last time for 15 days."

Her mother had to quit work to care for her daughter and take her to frequent doctor appointments, and this has left the family struggling financially.

This family would appreciate help this season not only to pay bills, but also to give their older daughter something nice for the holiday.

The Augusta Chronicle's Empty Stocking Fund has helped people in need for 78 years. Last year, the charity raised a record-breaking $123,000, which went to more than 1,776 families.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Empty Stocking Fund donations are tax-deductible. To contribute:

- Mail donations to The Augusta Chronicle's Empty Stocking Fund, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928.

- Drop off donations at the cashier's office at The Chronicle News Building, 725 Broad St., weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and at the Columbia County Bureau, Publix shopping center, 4272 Washington Road, Suite 3B, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

- Make donations online at augustachronicle.com/emptystocking.

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