Raising money to help local resident recover

  • Abigail Blythe Batton/Staff Correspondent The Murphy Fire Department collected money Saturday to assist Makenna Cook in her recovery from an aneurysm in January.
    Abigail Blythe Batton/Staff Correspondent The Murphy Fire Department collected money Saturday to assist Makenna Cook in her recovery from an aneurysm in January.
  • Makenna Cook enjoys spending time outside during her recovery and rehabilitation at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta.
    Makenna Cook enjoys spending time outside during her recovery and rehabilitation at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta.
  • Abigail Blythe Batton/Staff Correspondent Martins Creek Fire Department Capt. Michael Carter and Dawson Lance collect donations during a boot drive Saturday at U.S. 64 and Old U.S. 64 in Brasstown.
    Abigail Blythe Batton/Staff Correspondent Martins Creek Fire Department Capt. Michael Carter and Dawson Lance collect donations during a boot drive Saturday at U.S. 64 and Old U.S. 64 in Brasstown.
Murphy – Just over four months ago, 24-year-old Makenna Cook suffered from an AVM aneurysm. Her prognosis went from dire to promising as Cook continued to fight for her life. Cook has a condition…

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