Gidden House Restoration Fund

Deanna Gidden was sleeping soundly when she woke to a noise thinking someone was breaking into her house, only to find that her doublewide trailer was on fire and rapidly growing out of control.  She was able to rescue her daughter and her daughter's friend, getting them a safe distance away along with most of the pets.  My name is Ryan Hill and I was one of the Paramedics on scene.  

She has allowed me and given me permission to share her and her family's story.  They had all of their house paid off and like most under the assumption tragedy would not be a part of their life.  It's a form of comfort we can all relate to in one way or another.   St.Francois County Ambulance District has made sure that the family will have a great christmas dinner and matched the gift amount donated by International Association of Firefighters 3705 so that everyone will receive a fair amount of gifts along with outside donors as well.  

But I want to show the family something more.   I want to show the little girl and the family that humans can love and care for each other.  It's not because I think they deserve it more than the next family, but because I am here and just want to see Christmas still be magical occassionally for everyone.  Come be a part of making a family's  Christmas great and help me fulfill a few peoples immediate dreams/needs!  We can change the lives of people around us, choose this with me.  Help them get towards a new living space!