Ladarrel Brown & Asia Summers with kids.Photo: Auto DRA Michigan family is receiving support from a local business following a devastating house fire last month.Auto DR, an automotive repair shop in Ira Township, on Thursdaywrotea Facebook post about donating a minivan to the family of Ladarrell Brown and Asia Summers, who were “displaced from their apartment after a fire broke out in the early morning hours of March 23.““The family lost everything, including their eldest daughter,” Auto DR added.The fire broke out around 4 a.m. that morning, local FOX stationWJBKpreviously reported.Although Brown was able to rescue the children — ages 3, 4, 6 and 8 — daughter Laurii’ell was taken to the hospital due to the severity of her injuries, per the outlet.According to ABC affiliateWXYZ, Laurii’ell suffered extensive damage to her arms and face, and died days later.“I can’t find the words to describe anything,” Summers told WJBK following her daughter’s death. “We’re trying to keep our minds together for the sake of [the other children].“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly newsletterto get the biggest news of the week delivered to your inbox every Friday.As soon as Auto DR was first contacted about the family’s story, they knew they wanted to help.“Our hearts and prayers go out to the family,” owner Dustin Rutkowski said in a statement. “To be able to give back to the community that has supported my business for the past decade is very heartwarming. I am hoping that we can do this on an annual basis.“Ladarrel Brown & Asia Summers with family.Ladarrel Brown & Asia Summers with family.Ladarrel Brown & Asia Summers with family.PHOTO: Auto DRLadarrel Brown & Asia Summers with family.PHOTO: Auto DRThe family was also given $1,000 in gas cards.“I want to thank our customers and members of the Anchor Bay Chamber of Commerce that helped make this community outreach a reality,” Rutkowski added.
Ladarrel Brown & Asia Summers with kids.Photo: Auto DR
A Michigan family is receiving support from a local business following a devastating house fire last month.Auto DR, an automotive repair shop in Ira Township, on Thursdaywrotea Facebook post about donating a minivan to the family of Ladarrell Brown and Asia Summers, who were “displaced from their apartment after a fire broke out in the early morning hours of March 23.““The family lost everything, including their eldest daughter,” Auto DR added.The fire broke out around 4 a.m. that morning, local FOX stationWJBKpreviously reported.Although Brown was able to rescue the children — ages 3, 4, 6 and 8 — daughter Laurii’ell was taken to the hospital due to the severity of her injuries, per the outlet.According to ABC affiliateWXYZ, Laurii’ell suffered extensive damage to her arms and face, and died days later.“I can’t find the words to describe anything,” Summers told WJBK following her daughter’s death. “We’re trying to keep our minds together for the sake of [the other children].“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly newsletterto get the biggest news of the week delivered to your inbox every Friday.As soon as Auto DR was first contacted about the family’s story, they knew they wanted to help.“Our hearts and prayers go out to the family,” owner Dustin Rutkowski said in a statement. “To be able to give back to the community that has supported my business for the past decade is very heartwarming. I am hoping that we can do this on an annual basis.“Ladarrel Brown & Asia Summers with family.Ladarrel Brown & Asia Summers with family.Ladarrel Brown & Asia Summers with family.PHOTO: Auto DRLadarrel Brown & Asia Summers with family.PHOTO: Auto DRThe family was also given $1,000 in gas cards.“I want to thank our customers and members of the Anchor Bay Chamber of Commerce that helped make this community outreach a reality,” Rutkowski added.
A Michigan family is receiving support from a local business following a devastating house fire last month.
Auto DR, an automotive repair shop in Ira Township, on Thursdaywrotea Facebook post about donating a minivan to the family of Ladarrell Brown and Asia Summers, who were “displaced from their apartment after a fire broke out in the early morning hours of March 23.”
“The family lost everything, including their eldest daughter,” Auto DR added.
The fire broke out around 4 a.m. that morning, local FOX stationWJBKpreviously reported.
Although Brown was able to rescue the children — ages 3, 4, 6 and 8 — daughter Laurii’ell was taken to the hospital due to the severity of her injuries, per the outlet.
According to ABC affiliateWXYZ, Laurii’ell suffered extensive damage to her arms and face, and died days later.
“I can’t find the words to describe anything,” Summers told WJBK following her daughter’s death. “We’re trying to keep our minds together for the sake of [the other children].”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly newsletterto get the biggest news of the week delivered to your inbox every Friday.
As soon as Auto DR was first contacted about the family’s story, they knew they wanted to help.
“Our hearts and prayers go out to the family,” owner Dustin Rutkowski said in a statement. “To be able to give back to the community that has supported my business for the past decade is very heartwarming. I am hoping that we can do this on an annual basis.”
Ladarrel Brown & Asia Summers with family.Ladarrel Brown & Asia Summers with family.Ladarrel Brown & Asia Summers with family.PHOTO: Auto DRLadarrel Brown & Asia Summers with family.PHOTO: Auto DR
Ladarrel Brown & Asia Summers with family.Ladarrel Brown & Asia Summers with family.
Ladarrel Brown & Asia Summers with family.
Ladarrel Brown & Asia Summers with family.PHOTO: Auto DRLadarrel Brown & Asia Summers with family.PHOTO: Auto DR
The family was also given $1,000 in gas cards.
“I want to thank our customers and members of the Anchor Bay Chamber of Commerce that helped make this community outreach a reality,” Rutkowski added.
source: people.com
