**Help Laura and Packy Rebuild After Hurricane Helene's Devastating Destruction**

**Dear Friends, Family, and Kind Strangers,**

We are reaching out today to ask for your support for someone incredibly special in our lives, Laura Marbs. After surviving the devastating Hurricane Helene, she now faces the unimaginable task of rebuilding her life from the ground up. In just a few hours, she lost everything – her home, belongings, and sense of normalcy.

**Who is Laura Marbs?**

Laura is not just a colleague, she’s a good friend. She is the kind of person who would do anything for anyone. She’s dedicated, hard-working, and compassionate, always going above and beyond to help others. Now, it’s time for us to rally around her.

**The Situation:**

When the hurricane hit, it left a path of destruction that took everything Laura owned. Her home was severely damaged, and the few items that survived are beyond repair (including priceless personal and sentimental items).

She is currently staying with family but needs to rebuild not only her home but her life, from finding a new place to live to replacing basic essentials like clothes, furniture, and kitchen items. The emotional toll has been overwhelming, and while she has the courage and resilience to move forward, she cannot do it alone.

**How You Can Help:**

We are humbly asking for any donations to help Laura get back on her feet. Your contributions will go directly toward:

- Temporary housing and relocation expenses

- Basic necessities (clothing, household items)

- Helping her rebuild her home

- Essential living expenses as she navigates this difficult time

No donation is too small—every bit helps! If you are unable to contribute financially, we ask that you please share this campaign with your network to help spread the word.

**Why Your Help Matters:**

Losing everything is a trauma that no one should face alone. Laura has always been a source of strength and kindness for so many of us, and now she needs our support to rebuild what was lost. Your generosity will not only help restore her physical belongings but also provide the emotional support she needs to start again with hope.

**Thank you from the bottom of our hearts**

On behalf of Laura, thank you for taking the time to read her story, share this campaign, or donate. Together, we can help her rebuild her life after this heartbreaking disaster and show her that even in the darkest times, she is not alone.

With gratitude,

The Prime Family

Person Initiating the GoFundMe:

1. Submitter: Edward Johnstone

2. Location: Gaithersburg, MD

3. Relationship: Friend and co-worker

4. How the funds will be spent: see above