WILLMAR, MN -- Allison Jeffords doesn’t miss a beat. Nearly three months after a traumatic accident, this 10-year-old Willmar girl is dancing again.
It was Christmas day when Allison nearly died on Lake Minnewaska. She was playing under two ice slabs when one fell and hit her head. It took some time, but now Allison is back at home with her family – something they count among the greatest of their blessings.
The kindness of strangers has brought even more blessings to the Jeffords family. One man heard Allison’s story and wanted to help.
“What would a little girl want? ...I thought Disney would be a perfect place,” said Jim Palmer of Glenwood. He raised $5,000 to buy the family vouchers for a free trip to Disney World and rent a florida villa.
Allison and her family are touched by the good fortune. Says Jennifer, “Sometimes words aren’t enough.”
The Jeffords say several people helped them rescue their daughter from the lake on Christmas day. They don’t know all their helpers’ names, but they want to thank them personally.
“If it wasn't for them, we wouldn't have Alli here or doing as well,” said Allison’s mom. She and the rest of the family are planning a private get together with the rescuers and the man responsible for the Disney vacation.
Allison wants them to know how good it feels to be back on her feet and dancing again.
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