Seizures stricken family needs your help!

Today is the last day to read Holiday Help letters and consider supporting a family in need.
This year, the Ledger-Enquirer received almost 700 letters from families seeking help. The newspaper helps to match those in the community who need help with those willing to offer it.
Here are some excerpts from letters the newspaper has received:

• A Columbus mother of four tried to keep a job but couldn't after she was stricken by a staph infection and injured her hip. Her children didn't ask for much but she's trying to give them a better Christmas this year.

• A 54-year-old woman from Manchester is disabled and lives with her mother. "I can't help her in any way because I am not able. Any help you could give me -- food or clothes -- would be so much help."

• A 15-year-old girl is seeking help for her three brothers and parents. "We had a hard life every year. We had to get help for Christmas. My mom is the only one bringing in money. My dad can't get a job because he has seizures. So can you please help me have a better Christmas."

In 11 years, the program has given holiday hope to more than 5,000 individuals and families in Columbus, Phenix City and the surrounding area.