"We have to do something:" Community helps family of mother in coma after hit-and-run
MILWAUKEE -- A mother will spend her twins first Christmas from the hospital. She's been in a medically induced coma after being the victim of a hit-and-run more than a week ago. On Friday, December 15th, Several FOX6 viewers are offering to help during this tragedy.
The viewers hope that others in a position to help open their heart to a family in desperate need of a miracle. There are some stories that not only stay with you... but move you to take action.
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Katanna Williams
"They're whole family will definitely be in our prayers," Elizabeth Murray said.
"I just thought we have to do something," Hattie Daniels-Rush, President of African-American Ladies Empowered to Grow Opportunities, said.
The story of 22-year-old Katanna Williams who was a victim of a hit-and-run near 12th and Walnut struck a chord with FOX6 viewers Thursday night, December 14th. Especially after learning the woman's twins will spend their first Christmas without her. She's been in a medically induced coma for over a week.
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On Friday morning viewers like Elizabeth Murray began reaching out to the family.
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"I spoke with the grandma. And that was a lot harder than I thought it would be," Murray said.
Murray and her husband can relate to the struggle the victim's relatives are going through.
"My husband and I gave birth to our boys at six months. It was exhausting," Murray said.
She's offering babysitting services for the victim's twins -- free of charge.
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"Whatever would help them because she has to worry about her own baby," Murray said.
Other viewers like Hattie Daniels-Rush, president of the organization a.L.E.G.O, is offering financial help at their Friday night community event for children. They will hand out bank accounts so kids at a young age understand the importance of saving. The victim's family is expected to attend.
"Our organization will deposit $100 dollars apiece into each one of those twins account and the bank, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, will also deposit money into those twins account," Daniels said.
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Daniels-Rush hopes the victim will wake up feeling loved by her new city.
"We wanted to make sure she would know that her children had a Christmas," Daniels-Rush said.
Both women ask that other viewers open their hearts to a family in desperate need of a miracle.
"It's Milwaukee its Christmas...lend a hand and help," Murray said.
The driver was a 36-year-old man who was arrested. The case is in the hands of the District Attorney who's expected to make a decision in the coming days.