# @americanredcross on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DHrNlk0OSqV
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/72588819-americanredcross-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-03-26T20:00:33.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** American Red Cross (@americanredcross) — https://gondola.cc/americanredcross

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Imagine building a life in the same home for years only for it to be destroyed in a second by a storm.

This became Belinda and David Cherry’s reality when Hurricane Beryl swept through their Texas community last year, leaving behind devastating damage.

“We’ve seen a lot of storms, but nothing like this,” Belinda said. “This was hellfire.”

The storm caused several trees to crash onto their home, leaving massive holes in the roof and causing their ceiling to collapse due to water damage.

Belinda and David lived in this home for more than 30 years, and it was a place their grandchildren would regularly visit. Now, the Cherrys are beginning the heartbreaking process of rebuilding.

“This is Grandma’s house. Our grandkids are sad they can’t come stay," Belinda said.

Red Cross caseworkers Kathy Lawrence and Kathleen Palley helped Belinda and David register for financial assistance. They have since received immediate assistance and will receive additional financial support in the coming weeks.

“You never envision the opportunity to have the Red Cross involved in your life,” David said. “We’re glad you’re here.”

Thanks to generous donors, we’re able to provide families like the Cherrys with shelter, food, emotional support and financial assistance to help them recover after a disaster. As extreme weather events increase, more people will rely on the Red Cross for help.

Join us this Red Cross Giving Day to provide comfort and vital recovery support to those affected by disasters big and small. Tap the link in our bio to donate and make a difference in someone’s life.

#HelpCantWait #RedCrossMonth #RedCross #DisasterRelief #DisasterRecovery #HurricaneBeryl #Texas

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