LANCASTER FUND RAISING NETS $10,000 - It Has Been An Outpouring Of Support

(03/12/2001)

By Bob Weaver Rayanna Wilson Lancaster, whose untimely death was felt throughout the county and around the country, had periods of hope and recovery throughout her lengthy illness. Even after her double lung transplant at the Cleveland Clinic, things got better for a while. The family, strongly connected to Calhoun's Christian community, has managed to survive the long struggle, but they are have been left with bills. Lots of bills. The fund raising activities netted over $10,000, including $6600 raised on March 4th. Angela Hersman and Karen Shreve, with the help of lots of people, have led the effort to raise funds for the family, most recently a dinner and auction at the Calhoun County Park. Nearly 400 people came from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. "We had the spaghetti dinner, auction, raffles and people sent money from all over," said Hersman. "It has been a wonderful experience and we are really grateful." She said 147 people came to the dinner. "Rayanna and I had a 20 year relationship. She was my best friend," said Hersman. Cash donations can still be made: Chad Lancaster, c/o Angie Hersman, PO Box 989, Grantsville WV 26147.

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