Hugs Across America CNN Interview
Sue Lucarelli, Hugs Across America's Executive Director, appears on CNN for an interview in the days following the Newtown, CT. Sandy Hook School tragedy.
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Waldo Canyon Fires, Colorado
With the worst wildfire in Colorado history more than half-contained, evacuation orders for most of the 35,000 people displaced by the Waldo Canyon fire in Colorado Springs were lifted late Sunday, and residents were allowed to return to their homes—or what's left of them.
"To find my mail in my mailbox, unscathed—it's just unreal," C.J. Moore, whose home was "reduced to ashes," told The Associated Press. "Bird baths are fine. Some of the foliage is fine."
The 17,659-acre, 28-square-mile blaze burned at least 346 homes, killed two people and devastated neighborhoods in Colorado Springs.
These people will return to the shelters set up by the American Red Cross, as even thinking about rebuilding in the face of such loss will take months. 200 Hugs Across America teddies await their return and are already in the arms of those who could not get to their residences. For the children such loss is not comprehendible, and a hug from folks who care sure helps
This fire has been referred to as a “super fire” because of the area’s extremely dry conditions, which coupled with high-speed winds — up to 60 mph — cause the flames to hurtle from treetop to treetop and burn so hot that firefighters can’t get close.
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Bus Accident - Indiana Charter School
INDIANAPOLIS - A school bus driver and a student were killed in a bus crash early Monday morning, and several others were injured.
Indianapolis Metro Police have identified the driver as Thomas Spencer II, 60, and the child as Donasty Smith, 5.
A total of ten students were taken to area hospitals. Four remain hospitalized, with two in critical condition. One student required surgery for a broken femur.
The school where the bus was headed, Lighthouse Charter School on Sloan Ave., released students early Monday, but classes will resume Tuesday. Grief counselors will be there for the students and 50 Hugs Across America teddy bears will help in the process.
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