Coming Together for the Kuhnaus
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On Monday, March 23rd, AnneMarie Kuhnau, her twin three year olds, and one-year old son went down to their parking garage to head to swimming lessons. Instead of finding their family minivan, their spot was empty. Only their car seats and a few toys were left behind.
From AnneMarie’s Blog:
"Monday was the day for adrenalin. Tim took the girls in the VW Bug to the end of swimming class and then off to dance class. I stayed with Finnian and made all the calls to the Sheriff, insurance, and our friends about using their van. As much as we have loved the Bug and used it as a family car when we were just four, we simply will not all fit in the four-seat car with five people (…) three being in car seats. We are blessed to have our community. We are able to borrow our friends’ van while trying to figure everything out. As I was sitting in the office waiting to talk to the Sheriff, I was trying to think what was still in the van … the girls’ skis, girls’ ski boots, our Bob single stroller, and Finnian’s new Keen shoes I got at the multiple sale … tears start to creep."
Making matters worse, Tim and AnneMarie had gotten their van back from their mechanic only a week prior to the theft, along with a $1,000 repair bill. They will be lucky if they get enough from their insurance to recover that expense.
Those who have been blessed enough to have the Kuhnau family in their lives know of all the help and support they have given freely over the years. We now have the chance to do the same for them. We’re calling on their friends, family, community, and strangers with a heart to help: this family needs your support now. Let’s return the kindness and generosity they’ve always shown to us. Please give today.
From AnneMarie’s Blog:
"Monday was the day for adrenalin. Tim took the girls in the VW Bug to the end of swimming class and then off to dance class. I stayed with Finnian and made all the calls to the Sheriff, insurance, and our friends about using their van. As much as we have loved the Bug and used it as a family car when we were just four, we simply will not all fit in the four-seat car with five people (…) three being in car seats. We are blessed to have our community. We are able to borrow our friends’ van while trying to figure everything out. As I was sitting in the office waiting to talk to the Sheriff, I was trying to think what was still in the van … the girls’ skis, girls’ ski boots, our Bob single stroller, and Finnian’s new Keen shoes I got at the multiple sale … tears start to creep."
Making matters worse, Tim and AnneMarie had gotten their van back from their mechanic only a week prior to the theft, along with a $1,000 repair bill. They will be lucky if they get enough from their insurance to recover that expense.
Those who have been blessed enough to have the Kuhnau family in their lives know of all the help and support they have given freely over the years. We now have the chance to do the same for them. We’re calling on their friends, family, community, and strangers with a heart to help: this family needs your support now. Let’s return the kindness and generosity they’ve always shown to us. Please give today.
Organizer and beneficiary
Heidi Harter
Organizer
Seattle, WA
AnneMarie Kuhnau
Beneficiary
