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UPDATE- We raised $1,228 for Kelly Carlin and her family. In addition, a Go Fund Me raised $7,525. To show her gratitude, the Carlin Family is hosting a community dinner at Off The Wheaten Path on December 24, 2024. Visit her Facebook page to learn more.
Who is Kelly Carlin?
Kelly Carlin is the owner of Off The Wheaten Path in Midland, Michigan. While she had a stand at the Midland Farmers Market for many years, she recently opened a storefront where everything is gluten free.
Tell Me More About Off The Wheaten Path in MI
Off The Wheaten Path offers a 100% dedicated gluten free menu. Kelly started this business after her own Celiac Disease diagnosis. Her new bakery storefront opened in July of 2024, and in October 2024 earned the title of Best Bakery in the Midland Daily News.
(Note- There are other “Off The Wheaten Path” businesses. There is another bakery of the same name in Pennsylvania. In addition, there is a different bakery in New Mexico called The Bakehouse Off the Wheaten Path. These two businesses are NOT related to Kelly Carlin. Also, there is a blogger with the name Off The Wheaten Path. She is not in the US.)
Why Are You Raising Money For Her Family?
As the Huron Daily Tribune reported, a fire ravaged Kelly’s new home on Wednesday December 4th. Not only did the fire cause great damage to their home, she also lost her pets. Just in general, the holidays are a terrible time to face hardships like this.
Also, in past years, people have helped me when I’ve encountered difficult situations. When our cars were vandalized, or our home was broken into, people stepped in to support us. I’m honored to “pay forward” the kindness others have shown to me.
Does The Carlin Family Know You’re Doing This?
Yes. Before taking any sort of funds, I asked Kelly Carlin for her permission. I’ve known Kelly for many years, and I’m honored that she trusts me to do this for her. I will pay any and all Venmo/PayPal processing fees.
How Can I Donate?
You can donate to this fundraiser via my Venmo or PayPal. Both platforms include my real name, Margaret Clegg. They both include an image of me in a blue sweater, holding a cookie. If you choose to use PayPal, make sure to select “For Friends and Family,” and NOT “Goods and Services.”
To avoid being duped by scammers who try to create similar accounts, please use the direct links above. For added security, if you’re donating via Venmo, the last 4 digits of my phone number are one zero four nine.
Prefer to use GoFundMe? Follow this link for the page set up by their friend, Katie Horning.
Note to Include with Donation
Both Venmo and PayPal allow you to include a note stating the reason for the donation. Please include “Off The Wheaten Path” or “OTWP” as the reason. Again, please make sure you select that you’re donating to a person, and not paying a business.
Is There a Deadline To Donate?
I would like to give the money to Kelly and her family by the end of December. (It helps with my end of the year taxes, as well.) I will update this blog post with the amount of money that has been raised.
UPDATE- As of 12/7/24 at 10 am, we’ve raised $833!
Have Further Questions?
Please feel free to email me at anytime. Please know I am not doing this to draw attention to myself. I am blessed to have a large following on social media. My simple goal is to use my platform for the good of others.
My heart and prayers goes out to the Carlin family as they deal with this terrible loss of their pets and home. May God bless them through this difficult time. 🙏