When a couple from Greensboro, North Carolina, had their wedding plans derailed by Hurricane Helen, they decided to help others instead of grieving.
Jessica Beebe and Will Landacre were ready for their big day after two years of planning, and everything was in place. changed WFMY reported Thursday as hurricane floodwaters swept through the venue in Independence, Virginia.
Randaker joined others in helping remove fallen trees from the road, and Beebe also joined in the cleanup.
image show When the couple told their story in an interview:
The couple was still hopeful that their big day would come true. However, they ultimately had to cancel the rehearsal dinner, and then the entire event was canceled on the morning of the wedding day.
Speaking of the venue, it’s Landy Car. said Fox 8 It's “gorgeous.” I mean, it's just… something about being outside and feeling great. ”
It appeared that a nearby stream had flooded and was creeping toward the house. Beebe said a room that was supposed to house several guests for the event was flooded.
After the cancellation, the couple had food, but no one to eat it. So they decided to gift it to local residents in need.
They set up a food distribution area in the grocery store parking lot where people came to pick up their meals.
Though their plans didn't turn out as expected, Landaker said: We hope that others will continue to work together as needed to resolve some of this harm. ”
Stories of heroic and generous Americans have emerged after devastating hurricanes hit the southeastern United States.
A father walked nearly 30 miles through potentially flooded waters to get to his daughter's wedding in Tennessee, Breitbart News reported Monday.
