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Rally for Penny: Aid Her Post-Surgery Healing

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For over 30 years, Penny has been a pillar of kindness and warmth in South Dakota. Many of you know her from Dollar General in De Smet, where she has spent the past few years offering outstanding customer service, brightening our days, and providing unwavering support and encouragement to those who need it. Whether through a friendly smile, a listening ear, or words of reassurance, Penny has always put others first, no matter how much pain she may be in.

Now, Penny needs our help. She is preparing for a hip replacement surgery that will give her the relief she deserves. While her insurance will cover the medical costs, Penny faces a financial challenge: she will be unable to work during her recovery, leaving her struggling to cover her living expenses.

We are coming together as a community to raise $3,000 to help Penny through this time. After losing her husband a few years ago, she continued working with strength and resilience. Now, it's our turn to support her as she has supported us all these years.

If Penny has ever brightened your day, offered words of encouragement, or made your shopping trips just a little bit better, please consider contributing to her fund. Every donation, big or small, will go directly toward covering her cost of living while she heals.

Let's show Penny how much she means to our community. Together, we can ease her burden and give her the support she needs to recover.

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    Organizer and beneficiary

    Jason McKinley
    Organizer
    De Smet, SD
    Penny Ilenich
    Beneficiary

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