Family loses all in a house fire – help us provide them with the essentials

July 7, 2019

Family loses all in a house fire – help us provide them with the essentials

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All of their belongings are gone. Plus two vehicles. Thank God no one was home. As the family was on a camping trip. They are in need of help. The kids need clothing toys etc. They’re going to have to start from scratch.


Don Wright is a true legend in this part of the world. He’s helped many people in wrestling the last 50plus years. Due to a tragic situation a few years ago Don and his wife Sandy are raising 5 of their grandkids. They lost everything yesterday in a house fire.


Red Cross has provided them only with a hotel room for now.


Please bring toiletries, clothing, school supplies, or financial donations for food and their motel stay till they find permanent place. Donations can be dropped off at Trinity Memorial Funeral Home, 1221 Stewball Circle Kingsport, TN 37660 Monday – Friday 9-5pm. We will also be having a fundraiser at the Model City Event Center in August. Stay tuned.


Update: Here are the clothing sizes of the family.


Alayna is a size 3/4 in pants and a small in shirt she is 14. Zane is a 14 pants and shirt, he is 12. Edward is a 7-8 pants and a 8 shirt, he is 9. Nathaniel is a 6-7 in pants and shirt, he is 7. Gwendolyn is a size 5 in pants and shirt, she is 4.

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