HELP OUT: To make a donation to help Audrey Mabrey, head to any Bank of America. Let them know your donation is for the Audrey Mabrey and Children Fund.APOLLO BEACH, FL -- Friends and strangers are coming together to help Audrey Mabrey, a woman who authorities say may have been set on fire by her husband.
Hillsborough deputies say 44-year-old Chris Hanney is now charged with the attempted murder of his wife. She was burned over 80% of her body.
Thursday afternoon, two of her Hillsborough Community College classmates stopped by to see the damage.
Brandi Sampson and Jessica Lovell told ABC Action News about a fundraiser for Audrey happening at the HCC Southshore campus in Ruskin.
"If you guys could donate clothes, money," Sampson said, "her kids could use the help."
Nearby in Brandon, Mabrey worked as a waitress at the Chili's restaurant at 1949 W. Brandon Blvd for three years. Inside, they're putting together a fundraiser for her.
Danielle Smith from the Dallas corporate office said the company will provide Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for Mabrey's family.
Janice Powers never even formally met Mabrey. That hasn't stopped Powers from setting up a trust fund for her and her kids through Bank of America.
"I did not even know her name. It doesn't matter. It's not important. What's important is helping another human being that needs it," said Powers.
At last check, Mabrey was still in the hospital clinging to life.
Meanwhile, according to Powers, Mabrey's parents are struggling to get enough money to get a ticket to fly from Texas to Tampa.
Mabrey's children, according to officials, are in the care of a loved one.
Chris Hanney is in jail, awaiting a bond hearing set for November 24. He is charged with First Degree Attempted Murder.
To make a donation to help Audrey Mabrey, head to any Bank of America. Let them know your donation is for the Audrey Mabrey and Children Fund.
