The Brief
- Two sisters in St. Cloud launched a doll initiative to help girls affected by Hurricane Helene.
- What started with five dolls has grown into more than 200 personalized gifts.
- The family plans to host a tea party to meet the children they’ve reached.
ST. CLOUD, Fla. – Inspired by the devastation of Hurricane Helene last September, a St. Cloud, Florida family has turned their living room into a makeshift doll workshop, launching a heartfelt initiative to bring comfort to children who lost everything in the storm.
What we know:
A St. Cloud family has launched a grassroots doll initiative to help children impacted by Hurricane Helene, which struck in September. Sisters Kinsey, 12, and Kaylee, 10, began making and distributing customized dolls to young girls who lost their homes and belongings in the storm. What started as a plan to give away five dolls has grown into a mission known as Mountain Heirlooms: An Appalachian Doll Initiative. It has reached over 200 children.…