An Upstate woman lost her husband to a distracted driver and now she’s thanking the first responders who held his hand

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – Nine years ago, Kelly Willenberg lost her husband to a distracted driver. Next week, she’s saying thank you to first responders like the ones who stayed by his side, one cup of coffee at a time.

Willenberg is the presenting sponsor of LEAD Day, an annual event honoring local law enforcement with a free breakfast and coffee. This year’s event is set for Sept. 18 at the Downtown Greenville Airport.

For Willenberg, the cause is deeply personal…

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