The devastating flash flooding in central Texas has claimed at least 108 lives, including 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic, a beloved all-girls camp on the Guadalupe River. Among those lost were young campers and counselors who died trying to save others, including camp director Dick Eastland. Search and rescue efforts continue as six people from Camp Mystic remain missing.
How We’re Helping
Southern Connecticut Binky Patrol is providing comfort to children whose lives have been forever changed by this tragedy. Area coordinator Jeanne Malgioglio has already shipped two boxes of blankets to Southern Oaks Church in Kerrville, working closely with the Austin, Texas chapter of Binky Patrol. Binky Patrol Headquarters in Beaverton, OR is also sending boxes of quilts.
“I want to give them some sense of comfort,” said Malgioglio. “I’m going to do my best packing them as well as I can, so we can get as much in as we can. If I need to send more boxes, we’ll send more boxes.”
How You Can Help
Donate blankets at these local Connecticut locations:
- Monroe
- Trumbull
- Fairfield
- Milford
- Bethany
- Seymour
- Brookfield
The church has volunteers ready to help deliver these comfort items directly to families in need.
Read the Full Story
For the complete story and video coverage from NBC Connecticut, including an interview with former Camp Mystic counselor Kathleen DiPace-Gray who shared memories of this “generational camp” that was like a “second home” to so many, [visit NBC Connecticut’s website].
At least 18 people are still missing. Kerr County states that they don’t have a clear number beyond the six individuals still missing at Camp Mystic.
Together, we can do our best to send love during this unimaginable time.
