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Locals Help Tornado Victims
Reported by Heather Catallo
Web produced by Katie Owens

	The Hawleys' home was severely damaged. Video

A local family's home was severely damaged in Monday's tornado. Now neighbors are coming to the rescue to help the family rebuild their lives.

Pat and Ethel Hawley lost their home in Monday's tornado. The Hawleys didn't have insurance and didn't know how they were going to survive after the storm. But now people are coming forward in droves to help them.

Phillip Sanchez has stepped in to help the Hawley family rebuild their home. Sanchez, a contractor from Howell, has offered to donate his time to repair the Hawleys' house.

"I found out the people did not have insurance. This is my business. If there's anything I can do to help them, which I'm in that position to help," Sanchez said.

Phillip Sanchez' generosity is overwhelming to 73-year-old Pat Hawley.

"They say men don't cry. That's a lie. Men can cry, and I have. And I'm glad to have all these people helping. They're terrific, these people are," Hawley said.

	Pat Hawley says he's thankful for the help.

Some local stores have donated clothing and furniture to the Hawley family. A local radio station also raised $10,000 for the family.

Phillip Sanchez is hoping some other contractors will come forward to donate their time as well. He's also looking for people who can donate building supplies.

If you can donate building supplies, please call Phillip's company, Modernization Builders, at (517) 552-9699.

Cash donations can be sent to:
Hawley Family Fund
c/o National City Bank
11050 Highland Road
Hartland, Michigan 48353

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