Yard Sale With Heart Honors 9/11 Hero, Helps Mom Battling Cancer

MATTITUCK, NY — A yard sale held annually to benefit those in need on the North Fork held deep meaning for the many who turned out on 9/11 in support — all proceeds benefitted the family of Geoffrey Guja, a hero firefighter who lost his life when the Twin Towers fell, as well as Jaclyn Hinderliter, a young mother battling breast cancer in the community.

The event was held Saturday Mattituck with Hinderliter and her husband and young children in attendance.

Kait's Angels, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to shining a light of giving in the community, was created in memory of Kaitlyn Doorhy, 20, who lost her life while away at college in 2014.

Funds raised will benefit Hinderliter, who is undergoing treatment, as well as Guja's family, for a tribute in his honor however his family sees fit, Darla Doorhy, Kaitlyn's mother, said.

The Kait's Angel Yard Sale will stand as a testament to the strength of a loving community, Doorhy said.

"This day was picked to remember those who lost their lives on 9/11 and to lend a helping hand to a local young mom battling breast cancer," Doorhy said. "Kaitlyn always said God gave us two hands, one to do for ourselves and the other to help those in need."