Written by Marketing Intern Caroline Howell
In the light of a tragedy it is always refreshing to see a community come together. The tragedy is one that many have found heart breaking and is prompting Houstonians, and even celebrities, to help out.
The Berry family of Houston, Texas was driving home over the 4th of July holiday weekend from a family vacation when a vehicle veered into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with their van. The wreck left both parents, Joshua and Robin Berry, dead, immediately orphaning their three young children. Peter and Aaron Berry, ages 9 and 8, are paralyzed from the waist down and Willa Berry, age 6, has suffered broken bones.
Houston Rockets point guard Kyle Lowry and Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler paid a visit to the children in Houston at the hospital, giving them autographed goods and lifting their spirits. Hollywood seems to have caught on as well; Kourtney Kardashian and Kelly Ripa both tweeted about the horrific accident encouraging fans to make a donation.
Many Houston restaurants and stores have come together to host fundraisers and auctions for the Berry Family Trust. Friends of the family have already raised $30,000 by selling baked goods and lemonade around the city to help the family and boys who will have special needs for the rest of their lives. The aunt and uncle of the children, Matt and Simone Berry, have been named the legal guardians.
To make a donation to the Berry family visit www.theberrychildren.org.
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