Shawn Kelley was a dedicated husband and father of nine when he passed away from a tree-cutting accident. He became the sole bread-winner of the family when his wife, Margaret, quit her job to go back to school to become a nurse practioner. The accident – which occurred just before the holiday season – will make Christmas very hard for Margaret and her children, who are having a hard time coping with the loss of their father.
The Colerain, Ohio family isn't alone, though. The entire community quickly moved to do what they could for the grieving family. Friends set up multiple ways in which anyone can help Margaret and her kids. To make Christmas a little less sad, anyone can drop off gifts at the Metro Auto Center, where Shawn used to work before he started his tree-cutting business. Even a GoFundMe account has been set up to help support Margaret. Over $7,000 has been raised so far!
Despite Shawn's absence and a very difficult holiday season to come, Margaret is thankful for all of the support she and her family has received. The community's actions may not completely take away their burdens, but it makes carrying them a little easier.
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(Photo source: GoFundMe.com)
