I vowed to do everything in my power to help my family and community return to its feet.

Even though everything my family owned had been washed away before my eyes, I couldn't just sit back. We started a national drive called 'Cover the Coast' through the Student Council and acquired funds, blankets and children's books.

Everything my family owned had been washed away before my eyes. I lost all hope of normalcy.

The community has really come together to help our family with gifts and donations for Ethan.

It was a fatal mistake and they were punished for their decision to go against family and social customs.

This is a great way to help the Rayburn family as well as the community. Replacement blood drives help restore the blood inventory.