TEHKUMMAH—Born with cystic fibrosis, 19-year-old Amanda Albrecht has struggled with health issues all her life. Most recently, the Amish girl from Tehkummah underwent a double lung transplant on October 5 at a hospital in Toronto. She spent much of September in the hospital in Toronto.
Canada may have a national health care system, but being ill is still very expensive. Ms. Albrecht’s 21-year-old cousin and close friend has set about organizing a fundraiser to assist with Ms. Albrecht’s medical expenses. The young woman making the arrangements wishes to remain anonymous, but reached out to The Expositor hoping to spread the word.
The fundraiser will take place at the Tehkummah Hall on November 21, from 9:30 am to 1 pm and will include a meal (by free will donation), plenty of delicious baked goods and a silent auction. Takeout will be available.
Hopefully, Ms. Albrecht will be out of the hospital by then and able to attend herself.
Donations of new items for the auction can be dropped off at the home of Mahler and Ruth Streicher in Tehkummah with arrangements by calling 705-859-2159.
