[quote=True Self]
Thanks, I actually like the idea of her mother winning instead, but dying of an injury.. & I'm going to edit in a reason why the father or no one tried to step in and volunteer when Leola's mother was chosen as tribute. Thinking maybe Leola's father was really sick during the time or maybe she WANTED to win for her district, because she felt confident about winning.. dunno yet.
[/quote]

Men can't volunteer for women, so that won't be a problem. And volunteering is very common in district one, so it is more likely that her mother volunteered herself.