Recently, some McDowell County girls who felt the impact of Hurricane Helene got together to send dolls to Texas for others like them who were victims of flooding.

On Sunday, Aug. 10, a group of girls gathered at Nebo Crossing in Marion to pack 40 American Girl dolls that will be sent to children in Texas. In July, some areas of Texas saw deadly flash floods.

“It was a full circle moment as many of these girls lost everything during Hurricane Helene and were able to write notes of encouragement, pray over these dolls and send them off to girls who have similar experiences,” said Erin Prevost, who was a liaison between her church, Nebo Crossing, and the organization Mountain Heirlooms.

Prevost said the Tilsher family from Orlando, Florida, organized the event. She secured a location to h

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