Please Help Coral Dorsch Rebuild After Hurricane Helene

My name is Kyle Towner. I am reaching out on behalf of a member of our team at Recover with Colleen. Coral Dorsch (and her partner Zac and their dog Jada) lived in Asheville, NC, just downstream from the dam that nearly failed during Hurricane Helene. We are so grateful they are now safe, but they lost their home when their apartment building flooded. It is an ongoing situation, and due to multiple factors they are likely to lose a great deal beyond just their apartment. The network issues have made communication very difficult. The funds raised here will be used to help them recover and start over. They need all the essentials— food, personal care, clothing and household necessities. Your support will be instrumental in giving them a fresh start after such a devastating experience.

Hurricane Helene tore through Asheville and its surrounding communities, leaving widespread destruction in its wake. Coral, Zac and Jada were trapped in their apartment building as the water surrounded them and flooded the first floor and stairways. Despite the dire circumstances, they banded together with neighbors and friends to share supplies and help shelter several families who were immediately displaced and eventually escape Asheville's destruction.

They were finally able to get to Charlotte, NC with another family via the only road that remained open through the mountains. But once they took time to shower and sleep, Zac and his friend loaded two vehicles with water and supplies and returned to help those who were still trapped.

Coral and Zac are bravely facing the heartbreaking reality that their apartment, along with most of their belongings, have been destroyed or are unrecoverable. They are ready for the challenges that lie ahead as they decide whether or not to stay in Asheville or relocate.

We are sharing this with our community because we know that some of you will want to help. Coral and Zac are generous, hard working and kind-hearted people who would give anyone the shirt off their own backs. The fact they are now in need is very humbling…a week ago they’d have never guessed there would be a GoFundMe page with their names and faces!

Your contributions will have a significant impact in helping them regain a sense of stability and rebuild their lives. Thank you.