To the editor:

Since the horrific accident in September, where Julianna Brown and Sophia True lost their lives, I have been truly blessed to have witnessed first hand our community come together to be there for the friends and family of these three girls. I am so happy to say that Penelope has gotten out of the hospital and continues to make positive progress as well. But I would also like to send a huge thank you to everyone that helped with the benefits that took place. I got to meet many people that helped so much and I am so grateful for them.

Tim Brown and the entire Brown Funeral Home staff were completely amazing in assisting us with everything that needed to be done.

Jeremy Bayles the owner of Wings Etc. in Niles was the first one willing to jump in and have a benefit at his restaurant.

The entire group out at Rise N Shine Restaurant were so amazing in what they did. Donating their time, services, a place for the spaghetti dinner, some of the food, gift cards, etc.

The owners of Prime Table — donating money, food and their time.

Four Flags beauty salon, Nails by Andrea, Dawn Plonski (Velata), Manipulations Massage by Mary, Beef O’Brady’s, Millin Automotive, Walgreen’s, Essential Kneds Massage, Creative Cuts, Olive Garden.

Little Red Riding, Tearsa Smith (usborne Books), Campbell Ford, Hackers, Trailhead Merchantile, Tans Down Under.

Hope Community Church, Main Street Orthodontics, Michiana Recycling, Michiana Cleaning, MAAC Property services, Kelly Dillenbeck (Pampered Chef) The Green Bean Store.

Mark’s Place, Marie and Co., Troys Muffler and Brake, Rana’s New Generation, Lowe’s, TSC, Roger’s Barbershop, Clark’s Service, Niles Scrapbooking, Reese Auto Sales, Superior Landscape Expression, D & D Tire, Dave’s Garage, Pete’s Marathon.

United Tire, Niles Pro Muffler, Milano’s- Gift certificates, and some of the food the spaghetti dinner, Gases LLC, Jan Sayer (Avon), Alison Jankoviak (Tastefully Simple).

Lipstick Jungle, Off Main St. Salon, Carbon’s Pancake and Waffle, Misty LaViolette (Jewelry and photo set) Logan’s Roadhouse, Ashley Furniture, Hair Expressions, Apple Festival, Schillings Car Wash, Slocum’s gifts and more, Wonderland Theatre, O’Reilly Auto Parts.

Tippy Toes Salon, In Good Hands Massage, Clear Choice Chiropractic, Mustang Sally’s Park, Madeline Creek, You Inspire Me- Jacki Ortmann, Gina’s Pizza, Rhonda Maynard (home made gifts), GFS, Drive N Shine, Plaza Restaraunt, Modineer.

Auto Zone, Lori Diane Photography, Kym Reese (Scentsy), Ryan Weschler (31 bags) Michiana Tool Rental (Donated tents) and everyone that  baked desserts, donated their time, helped pick up raffle items or just prayed for this!

Thank you all so very much!

I am truly blessed to have met so many of you and to be part of such a great community!

Kym Reese
Niles