In December, the Lanman family donated roughly 1,000 items to St. Vincent de Paul Louisville. This is the second year in a row they’ve given around the holidays to SVDP, but this time they wanted to do “bigger and better.”
Will Lanman says his mother, Florence, led the charge.
“Mom is that lady. She is that Catholic. Literally, when people talk about her, they call her ‘saint,’” Will said. “She lives modestly and doesn’t have much, but she doesn’t want much either.”
Though a stroke suffered about a decade ago has limited Florence’s physical capabilities, she has volunteered in a variety of areas at SVDP over the years.
Last year, Will said it was his wife’s idea to donate items as a Christmas gift for Florence.
“This is what we get my mom for Christmas. It’s us getting together, shopping and giving. My mom also contributed about as much as we did,” Will added.
Along with his mom, brother and one of his sons, they shopped and purchased miscellaneous items like blankets, socks, gloves, nonperishable foods, and personal items like toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo and soap.
The Lanmans desire to do more and more each year, even considering to start a foundation whose purpose is to donate to SVDP.
Sandi Otte says
A foundation sounds like a wonderful idea, and I would love to take part!