KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An enchilada fundraiser was held from 12-6 p.m. Saturday at the Guadalupe Centers for Kansas Metropolis, Missouri, Police Division Ofc. Lisa Sidenstick and her household.
Sidenstick has spent practically the final 2 1/2 months within the hospital after contracting COVID-19.
Whereas she’s nonetheless within the hospital recovering, her household is hopeful she will probably be dwelling within the subsequent two or three weeks.
Since being admitted, Sidenstick has confronted a difficult journey.
Her father Joe Arce shared with KSHB 41 that just about a month in the past, Sidenstick’s situation had worsened to the purpose she was on the sting of dying.
However “by the grace of God,” Arce says his daughter’s well being is enhancing.
“He granted her a second probability at life, and we’re so blessed,” Arce mentioned. “The group, they arrive out and so they give and so they give. And immediately it’s only a good illustration of the kindness of their coronary heart.”
All proceeds from Saturday’s fundraiser are going to Sidenstick, a spouse and mom of 4, and her household as she relearns the best way to discuss, write, stroll and breathe on her personal.
To lift cash, the occasion included promoting $10 enchilada plates together with raffles, a silent public sale and desserts.
As a revered member of the Hispanic group, Arce — founding father of KC Hispanic Information — says his household is completely amazed on the help.
“We’re not accustomed to having obtained one thing like this. I’m used to masking one thing like this as a reporter in my newspaper,” he mentioned.
Sidenstick has labored as a KCPD officer for 10 years. Seeing a few of her colleagues cease by the occasion in addition to group members was “loud” for Arce, who’s grateful for the chance to make issues simpler for his daughter as she continues her battle.
Attendee Lupe Carbajal, who’s shut with the Arce household, says Saturday was a “nice turnout” and that everybody is praying for Sidenstick’s restoration.
“This exhibits a number of love,” Carbajal mentioned. “This exhibits that no matter something, individuals can come collectively in a time like this, and we’re very grateful for this.”
Organizers have been anticipating to serve 1,000 plates. The ultimate complete raised has not been introduced but.
