Patriots step up to help mother in need

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FOXBORO, Mass. – Wendy Powell sure felt down on her luck when her car went up in flames while she stood in a Foxboro bank last week.

So now, Foxboro’s biggest neighbor is lending a helping hand.

The mom of three lives paycheck to paycheck and now, that includes paying for a new car.

“Where are you going to come up with the money? I don’t have it in the account.” Powell says.

Knowing the financial turmoil was taking a toll on her mother, Wendy’s daughter took it upon herself to start an online fundraiser. She said her mom, her best friend, does a lot for their family.

17-year-old Sandra Doil saying “I know we don’t have a lot of wiggle room in the budget. Coming up with money for a new car is not easy. It’s a lot of money for a new car that’s reliable and dependable.”

The loving gesture from the teen caught the Patriots’ attention – with the Partners in Patriotism organization pledging $3000 – and an additional $2000 if other donors help them reach their online goal by September. It means the world to these Pats fans in Foxboro.

If you would like to help, you can find a link to Powell’s Gofundme here.