Humboldt's support: 'Hearts of gold and souls of fire'
Dec 15, 2024
HUMBOLDT, S.D. (KELO) -- The Humboldt community in eastern South Dakota is rallying around Sarah Fine, who had to take in her two young grandsons after the tragic loss of her daughter, their mother. Saturday, they held a fundraiser for Sarah at Main Street Humboldt Bar.
Sarah's daughter, Destiny Fine, died in a car crash in October while driving Sarah's car. Since then, Sarah has taken care of Destiny's two young sons, Carter and Jasper.
"She has so many expenses between trying to find a new car, trying to cover funeral expenses, she's missed time from work, things like that. Everybody thought it would be a good idea to do a fundraiser for her," event organizer Kelly O'Gorman said.
Both Destiny and Sarah have worked at the bar where they held the fundraiser.
"Both of them just very good, hard-working ladies that cared about their families and are good friends to everybody they worked with," O'Gorman said.
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At the benefit, people could enjoy some live music, pork sandwiches, a silent auction and a raffle.
"I'm just grateful for the support of the community and this great bunch of ladies that has put this fundraiser together," O'Gorman said.
"Humboldt is a small town with a big heart. We do a lot of events. We come together when we need to, and we really step up. Usually, a lot of us are going through our own things too, and maybe we are strapped financially, but we always find a way to lift our friends up in a time of need," organizer Jennifer Reynolds said.
Sarah was unable to attend the fundraiser today, but she is grateful that Humboldt has her back.
"She said, 'The people in Humboldt, they have hearts of gold and souls of fire.' That's what she said to me about the people in this community, and she said she can't thank everybody enough from the bottom of her heart," O'Gorman said.
A Dart tournament and karaoke were also scheduled for Saturday night. There is also a GoFundMe set up for Sarah and her grandsons. Click here to if you would like to donate.