CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. — Warm clothes, batteries, and cleaning supplies are some of the most requested items heading to western North Carolina. But access to medication could be the difference between life and death.
The days are long and the shifts are exhausting, but Katie Currin said being a Cabarrus County community paramedic is worth the sacrifice.
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“I love being able to help people. It’s very fulfilling,” she said
Now, she’s helping beyond Cabarrus County lines. After seeing images of western North Carolina decimated by Helene, Currin knew she had to do something.
>> In the video at the top of the page, Channel 9’s Erika Jackson introduces Currin, who is working to help families before they’re faced with a medical emergency. <<
Channel 9 is kicking off our Month of Giving as so many are still looking for ways to help after Helene. Click here to learn more about how we’re partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina.
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