10/01/2024
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The people of Western North Carolina desperately need help. One of those impacted is an integral part of our Sugar Mountain Hideaway family.
Melinda is a paramedic in Avery County who also owns the cleaning company we partner with for our Airbnb at Sugar Mountain. She is not only a first responder and an amazing business partner, but a great friend. Our Airbnb is successful because of her.
Her home sat next to the Elk River in Banner Elk.
On Friday, flood waters overtook her home, pulling it downstream while she was still inside. She was sucked out of her house while it was in motion, and dragged over a mile down river before she was able to grab onto a tree to stay afloat. She hung onto this tree for over TWO hours before she was finally rescued. By the grace of God she survived. Unfortunately, nothing else of hers did.
She has lost everything - her home, her car, and, sadly, her three dogs who were with her right before the flood took her house.
If you want to help those in Western North Carolina, please consider donating to this GoFundMe that her daughter and son-in-law have put together to help Melinda get back on her feet. I know there are many worthy causes circulating right now, but this has the ability for you to make a direct impact to someone in desperate need.
