Terri (Behme) Mitchell has touched countless lives in Carlinville, IL and the surrounding areas through her years of dedicated work at local beauty parlors, Ace Hardware, and R.P. Lumber. She has always been the first to show care and compassion to others. Now, Terri and her family need our community's support.

For the past 12 years, Terri has lived with Dementia—a journey that has been deeply challenging for her loved ones. Recently, the situation reached a critical breaking point. Her husband, Bradley, was unexpectedly hospitalized and faces a long recovery ahead, causing an immediate loss of additional household income.

While her daughter, Leslie, continues to provide constant support, this sudden crisis has placed an overwhelming financial strain on the family. They are now facing mounting medical bills alongside an immediate, increased need for costly, high-level dementia care for Terri.

As an only child navigating this double crisis, Leslie is humbly turning to the community Terri spent a lifetime serving. We understand times are tight for everyone, but any amount you can contribute will directly fund Terri’s essential care and Bradley’s urgent medical expenses. Let’s rally together to show Terri the same love and dignity she gave to so many of us.