GoFundMe for elderly Leland couple’s burned home surpasses goal amount

LELAND, NC (WWAY)– An update to a story we brought you last week on an elderly Leland couple who lost their home in a fire. The GoFundMe that was organized for them has surpassed the goal amount of $68,000 dollars. 

With more than 600 donations, more than $74,000 dollars has been raised for Pearl and Lenwood Ballard to buy a new home, which was purchased on Friday. 

With the extra money, a lawnmower, furniture, clothing, and other household items will be purchased for the couple.   

On Sunday, contractors met with the couple to begin clearing the land and fixing up their new home.