COVID shattered my family : North Texans navigating through life without their loved ones after coronavirus-related deaths
As the number of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. surpasses 500,000, two North Texas families remind you there are faces and families behind these numbers. Author: Jobin Panicker Updated: 10:20 PM CST February 23, 2021
DALLAS It is easy to get lost in the numbers as it relates to coronavirus-related deaths. This week, the country reached a milestone that no one is celebrating: 500,000 COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic started. COVID shattered my family, said Kimberly Yarbough.
Two North Texas deaths recorded last week have had an incredible impact on their families and communities: Bukri Yirgu and Courtney Yarbough.
This year has been challenging for everyone and nonprofits most certainly have had to pivot in their execution of events.
For TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation, this meant reducing the number of people participating in outdoor events and getting creative for other events during the 2020 pandemic. As a result of the adjustments, as well as the generous support from donors and sponsors, TeamConnor raised more than $1.5 million this fall for crucial pediatric cancer research.
âNo one could have predicted how this pandemic would impact charities when the country was shut down in March,â said Joy Cruse, founder and board chair of TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation. âWe immediately began to look at how we could reschedule events to host in a safe manner. With the guidance of our incredible staff and committees, we were able to continue to raise funds for childhood cancer research. Unfortunately, children being diagnosed with cancer doesnât stop because of