Local photographer raises funds for Texas flood victims
Simple Memories Photography held a raffle offering a free deluxe package photo session. A $250 value as the grand prize.
Owner Saydee Wilson says after seeing the destruction and loss across Texas, she felt compelled to help however she could.
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As a mom, she says the images of children and families impacted her. So she turned her platform into a way to make a difference.
'I don't have extra funds to donate or try to help. And I can't just up and go and leave my family to help as much as I want to. I just couldn't do that. I have one-year-old twins, and they keep me busy. People just started flooding, and I'm so thankful. And I had a couple like extra donations on that,' photographer Saydee Wilson said.
Wilson raised $280. Every dollar is going to a vetted relief group, including TEXSAR and the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country.
While the raffle is over, donations are still being accepted.
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