Artwork for the 2025 100 Neediest Cases campaign, which helps thousands of families and individuals during the holidays throughout the St. Louis region.
Zoe Adams, Nerinx Hall
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Case 61: Ms. S is a 78-year-old woman who has endured devastating blows this year that have left her struggling to survive. She had to have her colon removed, and the expensive specialty foods, plus insulin and other medications are breaking her already small fixed income. Then, the May 16 tornado severely damaged her home. Her roof was destroyed, her A/C damaged and windows blown out. Her car was also ruined by the storm damage. A FEMA payout didn't come close to meeting the needs, and she's desperately in need of help with home repairs and basic household necessities.Â
Case 62: Ms. A has been on a financial and emotional rollercoaster for several years now. She and her husband divorced but kept a good relationship as parents and he helped the family financially. One of her four children died, and then her ex-husband died. Ms. A and her kids have been devastated and she's trying her best to be a comfort and steady support. But she has very little income and it's hard to provide the basics. Her car has dangerously bald tires and she needs help with home and yard maintenance. Doing things as a family is the most important thing to her and her girls, and they're trying to get by as best they can.Â
Case 63: Mr. T is quadriplegic and a dad of four who has endured unimaginable medical setbacks throughout his life. An extremely bad sinus infection led to a craniotomy surgery because the fluid went to his brain. A stroke during that surgery left him blind. He learned Braille and how to live without sight. He struggled through a deep depression and regained his love of music, and thrived while playing drums for his church. He's the dad who went to every school trip, every conference and any other of his children's activities. In 2024 he was diagnosed with ALS and was given three to five years to live. He survives on a ventilator and a feeding tube and is solely dependent on his children's mother, who is his primary caretaker. Mr. T is heartbroken because he can't provide for his children, and it often brings him to tears. Please help Mr. T give his family a Christmas to cherish.Â
The Post-Dispatch, which has partnered with the United Way for over five decades, will highlight the stories of 100 families over the next month.Â
Artwork for the 2025 100 Neediest Cases campaign, which helps thousands of families and individuals during the holidays throughout the St. Louis region.
