# @americanredcross on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DHEzZOfMtjA
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/72588872-americanredcross-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-03-11T22:00:32.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** American Red Cross (@americanredcross) — https://gondola.cc/americanredcross

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“It’s more than just our home. We put every nail, every board in that house — did the electrical, the plumbing.”

Patty Kell and her husband, Jack, built their three-story home by hand. It was perfect for their whole family, including their several pets.

On Sept. 27, that all changed when Hurricane Helene caused devastating flooding in their community and forced them to be rescued by boat. By the time a nearby neighbor reached their home, they were treading water up to their chins.

Patty and Jack went to a Red Cross shelter with their dog, Duke. For several weeks, they received constant support, food, and other resources to help them cope and recover.

“Every need we have had has been taken care of by the Red Cross and the church. I have no complaints,” Patty said.

Weeks after the storm, Patty and Jack returned home to assess the damage. Their house was still standing but required a lot of repairs after floodwaters left layers of mud in their home.

Unfortunately, the couple didn’t have flood insurance because they didn’t initially live in a flood zone, but they received financial assistance from the Red Cross to help them rebuild their lives.

“You’ve done everything for us,” Patty said. “I had no idea what all the Red Cross did.”

When disaster strikes, we come together to help those in need. Join us on Red Cross Giving Day and donate to support our disaster relief efforts. You can make a real difference in someone’s life — tap the link in our bio to give today!

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