Feb. 9, 2014 People: Organizers in Small Town USA

Jaylan wears many different hats - wife, sister, daughter, mother, aunt, employee, friend; all of which she fulfills successfully. Last night, however, she was stellar as a community organizer for a fundraising effort to collect money for a friend to cover expenses accrued through a medical emergency. The Legion was packed for hours with residents eating a delicious dinner, bidding on donated items, and chatting with friends while listening to music. Jaylan, her husband, and a crew of volunteers planned this event for months, and the result of their efforts was outstanding. Not only did she raise a large sum of money, but the community came together as it always does to support someone in need.  I am sure across this beautiful country of ours, groups of citizens are holding similar events to help their friends and families because that is what we are all about, and despite the dire reports we  are subjected to through the media and social networking, town and village residents will continue to gather reaching out to one another in good times and bad, thanks to gifted, caring, generous organizers like my friend, Jaylan. Let them know how much you value their spirit!