A memorial tribute to storyteller Ray Hicks and a fund raising project for his widow Rosa and their ailing son, Ted. You can contribute to a fund to build an addition for the HIcks that has indoor plumbing and oil heat. Learn about the life of Ray Hicks, the Patriarch of traditional Appalachian tales and the cornerstone of the American storytelling revival. Read memories about Ray and his family and write your own.
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