Mars Area senior Emily Weis has established an online GoFundMe campaign to benefit Mars Area High School security guard Linda Maloney, whose home was recently destroyed in a fire. 

“Linda always makes an effort to talk to students and staff and most importantly keep us safe. I’m so happy that I’m able to help Linda start to get back on her feet, even though it won’t replace the pets and sentimental items that she lost,” says Weis. “I knew the students, staff, and people of the Mars community would be more than willing to help.”

Weis is hoping to raise $10,000 and, in just a few days, the fundraiser is almost three-quarters of the way to meeting that goal. To make a donation, visit www.gofundme.com/w7k35-lindas-house-fire.

Anyone who would like to donate cash and/or gift cards to the cause may do so at Mars Area High School’s main office through Friday, April 6. For more information, call  (724) 625-1581.