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Community Rallying Behind Vernon Teacher After Fire
The community is rallying behind a Vernon teacher after a fire.
VERNON, CT — The community is rallying around a Vernon teacher who was victimized by a fire last week.
Katya Lagun-Brando is a third-grade teacher at Maple Street School. School system officials said that, on Jan 31, a fire broke out inside her condominium. Lagun-Brando, her husband and their baby were not injured, but the family dog and their belongings were lost.
A Go-Fund-Me page has been set up to assist the family. As of Wednesday afternoon, $3,610 has been raised with a total goal of $5,000.
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MSS 3rd Gr. Teacher Katya Lagun-Brandao’s condo caught fire last week. While her, her husband and baby are okay, they lost everything including their family dog. If anyone is interested in donating or sharing, here is a Go Fund Me link: https://t.co/RJ4nWINJb6
— Vernon Schools (@VernonSchools) February 4, 2020
The Go-Fund-Me Link can be accessed here.
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