It really hurts me and disappoints me to see that people can spend money on fundraisers for schools that have plenty of funding and things that are not life-threatening to children. It is sad that people can help those across seas and in other countries, but they cannot help the children living in their own neighborhoods.

I am not saying they do not need help, but the help is needed a little closer to home. Kids are dying in our own country because we cannot fund the research needed to cure some of these illnesses.

I just wish people would look at what is going on in their town and see where the help is really needed.

Roy Brown

Durango