To the Editor:
The Aug. 18 issue of the Southern Ocean Times carried the lead story headline “Manahawkin Family Raises Over $50,000 For Son With Leukemia” and a picture of a husband and wife with two adorable children. My heart raced in gratitude and awe at how generous people are in times of need and how blessed this family was to have a chance at a happy life.
My joy was soon followed by questions: “Why did this beautiful family, that innocent child, need to raise $50,000 from strangers in order to have the…
September 26, 2018
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