At press time, using the on-line resources of GoFundMe, nearly $60,000 had been raised from nearly 400 friends and supporters of Sam Coleman, the Middleburg area's long-serving and much-loved FEDEX courier.

Coleman, who has served the area for nearly three decades, has begun treatments for lymphoma

Middleburg Realtor Helen MacMahon set up the fund on Friday, Aug. 9. Her initial fund-raising goal of $50,000 was raised in only 5 days, and donations continue to come in.

The funds go directly to Coleman and his family to cover both living expenses and treatment.

According to MacMahon, supporters can also send the Colemans a card at147 N. Cottage Road., Sterling, VA 20164.