Businesses look to honor Sarah Marsh, help her family after Texas flood tragedy

Area businesses are showing support for a Mountain Brook girl who was among more than 100 people who died in the devastating floods in Texas.

Sarah Marsh, 8, was one of 27 Camp Mystic campers and counselors who died in the weekend floods. Another counselor and 10 campers are still unaccounted for.

The Christian camp was located along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County.

The Cherokee Bend Elementary School student was the daughter of Samford University Assistant Professor Patrick Marsh and Dr. Jill Marsh, a family medicine practitioner in Homewood.

Norton’s Florist on Birmingham’s Southside is selling blue mailbox bows to raise money for Sarah’s family or the organization of their choice.

Blue was Sarah’s favorite color.

The bows sold by Norton’s are $10 each and can be picked up at Norton’s Florist Southside or a private location in Cherokee Bend. Those who request to pick up in Cherokee Bend will receive an email within 24 hours to provide the pickup address.

The bows can be ordered online here.

Andy’s Creekside Nursery is providing the bows for free. They can be ordered here.

The Marsh family released this statement following Sarah’s death:

“Our family is completely devastated by the loss of Sarah and her dear friends at Camp Mystic. This is a tragedy that no parent can prepare for, and it will never be right this side of Heaven. While we are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of love and support we have received, we request privacy as we navigate the unimaginable steps ahead. We continue to keep the fellow campers, staff, and families in our prayers – for their rescue and return home.”

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