Fire victims direct money to others

Thank you Rikki King and Kevin Clark for the great article about the Bluffs fire and the great picture of the Troupe family. (“Trio escaped fire with only the clothes on their backs.”) The Troupe family photo on the front page is such a great representation of the families involved in the fire. What I am sure Vicki and Sean Troupe did not tell the reporters is that they have not taken any of the money raised by Hand in Hand for the families, instead directing us to spend their money on other victims who they feel have greater need. Although they are suffering, they are thinking of others in their time of loss. I speak for the entire staff at Hand in Hand when I say that it is a great pleasure to know this wonderful family. Such great examples of how to live life for others. Thank you Sean, Vicki and Henry for having such a generous heart and giving spirit

Todd McNeal

Executive Director, Hand in Hand

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