A child got a headstone for the grave of her slain mother. A struggling single mother received pajamas for the baby. Bike Tech of Detroit donated more than 15 reconditioned bicyles to needy children. A terminal leukemia patient asked for and received a Christmas tree, dinner and presents for his two sisters' children. An injured single father of three was given rent money to tide him over until he could return to work.
Many readers find it rewarding to adopt a family and send the items the family needs to it directly.
Others prefer to send a check to our fund for distrib ution to a neighbor who needs help. Our deepest appreciation goes out to all who answer the call. We don't have a lot, but we're more fortunate than a lot of families. We called The Detroit News, and they sent us letters from two needy families. One letter was from an older woman whose brother had been killed.