Linnie McCown has been identified as one of the victims of the devastating flash floods in Kerr County, Texas. Following the news of the young girl’s death, a GoFundMe campaign was created to honor her and support her family.
Within a day of its creation, the fundraiser received overwhelming support from the community and raised more than $150,000. For those unaware, Mary Miles Temple of Austin, Texas, is the creator of the campaign, while Linnie McCown’s father, Michael, is the beneficiary. Temple shared that the funds will support the young girl’s family, “as they face the unimaginable.” Furthermore, Mary wrote about Linnie McCown,
“Linnie was full of light, laughter, and love. She had the sweetest spirit-giggly, kind, and full of a joy that was contagious. She made people feel happy just by being near her, and her absence is felt deeply by everyone who knew her- and even many who didn’t.”…