50 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.MountPleasantPodcast.com Arrington’s house. I told her what you’re doing, and she has a FEMA-certified plane. Her husband said he’d fly you up to drop supplies.” I was so relieved. I had a route. I knew Arrington was a local politician who’d done much for the community. I was moved at her willingness to jump in and help someone for absolutely no political gain or recognition, but because I was a neighbor, because North Carolina is our neighbor. When I reached Arrington the following morning, the mission had grown exponentially. She then guided me to take the supplies to a large trailer at the Geico owned by Tony Kolgaklis on Rivers Avenue. Kolgaklis is a member of the Community Emergency Response Team and had a helicopter directly dropping supplies. Other pilots were forming a network and necessities were reaching remote locations. Kolgaklis’ son Andrew stated, “My father partnered with Operation Air Drop. He knew he could help, so he did. It was about getting food, clothes, water and other items to people who needed it. We were happy to do it.” Others in the Lowcountry were also on the move. Firefighter Ben Doss reached out to the chief in Dorchester County to get unused boots to first responders. Wando resident Megan Neubauer fully funded supplies for a single mother, commenting, “It’s like another home to me. I have so many friends and family there, and it broke my heart to hear of the devastation. I feel like mountain people have no idea how to handle hurricanes, whereas we in the Lowcountry are more used to it. The living conditions were not sustainable.” Asheville native and Lowcountry resident Dorothea Gerber hand-delivered supplies. Gerber said, “Looking folks in their eyes, hugging their necks, hearing their stories and giving them things they desperately needed was what I also needed. They will have needs for a long time, and they are constantly changing. So, ask a local how you can help.” The Lowcountry did and still is doing their part and it’s a testament to the amazing hearts found in greater Charleston. It is hope for humanity. To continue helping provide relief to all impacted, refer to “THE LIST” available at ABC News 4. our town Supplies received in Asheville, N.C. Geico’s Tony Kolgaklis. Photo provided by Josh Fisher. HOLIDAY COCKTAILS SERVING BREAKFAST, BRUNCH & LUNCH 7 DAYS A WEEK! (843) 936-8854 BIGBADBREAKFAST.COM 2664 N Hwy 17 Suite 101 Mt. pleasant | 29466 with the purchase of a $50 gift card. now through december 31, 2024! $10 Gift Card BONUS Gift cards may not be used on the same date of purchase. Merry and bright BBB-Mount Pleasant, sc
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