Community helps save Christmas for Caroline family

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Joe Salzone

A mom in Caroline cashed her paycheck, and planned to use the money for presents for her 5-year-old son for Christmas.

However, a thief stole that money, leaving the mom without the money she needed.

A man heard that story, and told his wife, who works for the town of Caroline.

WHCU’s Greg Fry spoke with Marilou Harrington-Lawson, the town clerk of Caroline, about the donations that came pouring in, all thanks to one email.

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