Community Comes Together To Help Girl In Need

REMSENBURG, NY — The community is opening its arms and hearts to care for a young girl facing a health challenge.

A GoFundMe page, "Support Fund for Grace 'The Storm' Guerra" was created by a fundraising team in support of Susie Mancuso Guerra.

"To all our friends and family, our close friends the Guerras have recently found out that their 12-year old daughter Gracie has a tumor in her spine," the page said. "Without getting into the technical terms of the diagnosis . . . we are focusing on the positive energy and strength that she has been radiating for those surrounding her. She has been nothing but a ray of sunshine and has left each hospital's staff is awe of her spirit."

Organizers said when times are challenging, neighbors come together: "We, as a small community, know its takes a village and we want to be there for her and her family. Her mom, dad and brother have been staying with her at the hospital and have recently moved into a hotel closer to the treatment center in New Jersey," the page said.

Her family has been following a strict diet of organic supplements and she has another four-plus weeks of treatments, the page said.

"Needless to say, being there to support and comfort her during the last month has been hard in every way imaginable but they are persevering. There are so many people that have asked how they can help," the page said.

Those wishing to help can donate their Marriott points by calling the customer service number (Thomas Guerra Member # 666433180) and/or by making a donation.

To donate, click here.

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