As part of the annual Press Christmas for All Campaign, we share with readers the stories of those applying for help. This is one of them.



Chronic illnesses have plagued "Cindy" and her husband "Harold" for quite some time.

"My health is getting worse as I age," Cindy shared with The Press. "My chronic health needs seem to be getting more and more significant, which renders me less able to help at home."

Cindy, who struggled with weight gain off and on throughout her life, was successful in losing 130 pounds over the course of two years. Although losing the weight was a positive, it came with its own set of problems. She also had to undergo back surgery earlier this year.

"The cold kind of hurts my back now that it has metal in it," she said.

Harold, who works as a caregiver for Cindy, contracted COVID-19 and couldn't work while he recovered. His other client died while he was gone, so his income was abruptly cut in half, and Cindy's disability benefits don't cover much.

"I only receive a small disability check," she said.

New cookware was on their wishlist, as the pots and pans in their cupboards were old and falling apart. A gift from Press Christmas for All and Charity Reimagined, with help from referring partner Heritage Health, has made healthy living and eating a little easier for this senior couple.

“It was a big help because the stuff I had was crappy and old and it would burn everything," Cindy said. "It was a total blessing to get new pots and pans and things like that."