The Fire – The family’s dog woke them at 4:00 a.m. barking. Moments later they heard pounding on the front door and a neighbor yelling to get out. By the time they reached the door, the fire was moving so quickly it was impossible to escape by either the front or balcony doors. Their only recourse was to jump from a second story window. Firefighters were still on the scene at 5:30 p.m. putting out hot spots from the blaze. Residents from the other seven apartments also escaped, a few with injuries
Sue’s Injuries – She has compression fractures of the L1 and L4 vertebrae and her right calf was torn. No surgery was required. She is in a back brace for the duration of recovery, but is able to walk.
For Facebook members, join the group “Tolle Family Needs Some Help,” created by their son Micah, to stay informed.
NEEDS
Many friends from around the country are eager to know what they might do to help and encourage the Tolles. As their needs change, this site will be updated.
Housing – They are currently renting a small house that is very close to their old apartment and near Alexander's school. Sue has a space designated for an office to work from home.
Clothes – Please see the message from the Tolles for sizes for each family member.
Furniture and Household Items – They have been given lots of furniture that fits nicely into the new house. They have also received a good number of kitchen supplies. E-mail Susan for current specific needs.
Gift Cards - Gift cards to Target, Wal-Mart, Publix, Whole Foods, or major gas cards can all be used here in the Birmingham area. Some banks also offer VISA gift cards that can be used anywhere like a pre-paid credit card.
MONETARY GIFTS
Via PayPal – If you have an account with PayPal, you may donate this way. Funds will be deposited directly into the Kenn & Susan Tolle Fire Fund account with National City Bank in Indianapolis. Kenn & Sue lived in Indianapolis for many years and Kenn’s sister is there.
- Go to www.paypal.com and sign into your account or create one if you do not already have one.
- Select the “Send Money” tab.
- Use the e-mail address kat.wiley@yahoo.com. (Kenn’s sister Kathy Wiley has set up the Fire Fund account.)
- Choose an amount and select Services/Other.
- When you hit Continue, you will have the opportunity to confirm the transaction as well as send a message.
Kenn & Susan Tolle Fire Fund – This deposit only account at National City Bank in Indianapolis has been established by Kenn’s sister. Funds will available to the family as they need it.
To send a check to this account, follow the steps listed below.
- Checks should be made out to Kenn and Susan Tolle Fire Fund.
- In the endorsement area on the back of the check please write "FOR DEPOSIT ONLY #134755732." (This will ensure that it goes into their account.)
- Drop Kenn's sister Kathy an email if you deposit directly to the bank so she will know. kat.wiley@yahoo.com
- You have three options for processing a payment to the fund:
1. If you bank online, you should be able to create a new payee using the account number above and the bank address listed below.
2. You can go to a local National City Bank and make a deposit there.
3. Mail your checks to:
National City Bank
1714 North Meridian Street
Locator 60-128
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Donations sent to Kenn & Susan –
If you would like to send a check or gift card directly to Kenn & Sue, you may make checks payable to Kenn or Susan Tolle and mail them to:
Kenn Tolle
Hosanna Sacred Arts
PO Box 661134
Birmingham, AL 35266
Please do not make checks out to Hosanna, Briarwood Ballet, or Briarwood Presbyterian Church. Checks will also be accepted at Briarwood Ballet in Birmingham, but should be made out to Kenn or Sue.
CONTACT INFO
They are able to get emails on a daily basis now.
