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| Amy, Mitch and 1 of their 2 girls |
Over the weekend, a Sheboygan family experienced a terrible fire and unfortunately lost their house, personal belongings, and also 2 of their 3 vehicles. Van Horn Auto has provided a loaner van for them to use during this difficult transition. Sheboygan Fire Department official estimated the fire caused approximately $250,000 in damage. Friends of the daughters, Allison Macknick and Emily Gamb, have started the Birkey Family Relief Drive that will be running today, Wednesday, July 16th from noon to 6 p.m. at Gamb's home on 4533 S. 18th St. in Sheboygan. On behalf of the family, Macknick and Gamb are asking for monetary donations or donations of personal hygiene items, clothing, pet supplies for the two animals that also escaped the house unharmed and college dorm supplies for Mackenzie, who is planning to attend Western Kentucky University in the fall. They have already received approximately $5,000 in online donations as of Monday afternoon. "It's really emotional that they're going through all of this," Gamb said. "Overall as a family they've given so much to the community through the Sheboygan Theatre Company, Theater for Young Audiences and also through the high school community as well."
Donation can also be dropped off at Sheboygan County Budget Auto.
Sheboygan County Budget Auto
N5908 Willow Road
Plymouth, WI 53073
(Corner of Hwy. 23 and Willow Rd.)
(920)893-0311