Volunteers say tornado recovery in Winterset, Iowa has been emotional
Nearly one month since an EF4 tornado struck Madison County, volunteers continue to look for personal items like jewelry, documents and photos.
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Nearly one month since an EF4 tornado struck Madison County, volunteers continue to look for personal items like jewelry, documents and photos.
According to his mother, Vickie Ruiz, Gio has a more aggressive form of lukeamia based on his chemical makeup. During the pandemic, Gio suffered a relapse in January, causing him to feel "especially down" over the past few months. Both Gio and his mother said they believe that words of encouragement from people, including strangers, can help the road to recovery and provide positive energy. "I just want to show him that there are still good people out there that care, even though they don't know you," Ruiz said. The family is asking for letters, emails, social media messages and prayers to...