On Monday, November 2, 2026, Shawn Jung, a father of two and husband to Alyson was viciously attacked by 2 off leash pit bulls. He was out for a run in Salem's Riverfront Park when the attack happened. The owner of the dogs is a homeless woman who frequents the area. She watched the attack happen, yelling profanities at Shawn before leaving him alone to fight for his life. After the attack, Shawn was gravely injured. He found the courage to stand up and walk to a nearby street to summon help. Although many cars passed, it was some time before a man stopped to help Shawn and call 911. Shawn suffered from severe lacerations and bites all over his body. The most critical injuries were to his hands, arms and torso. Shawn will have surgery to repair broken and pulverized bones in his left hand. The severity of nerve and tendon damage in his right hand are not yet known. Possible surgery for his right hand will be in the near future. He faces many months of physical and occupational therapy to regain use of his hands. For the foreseeable future, Shawn is unable to use either of his hands. He also has the emotional burden of reliving the attack. As a PE teacher in one of the Salem elementary schools, Shawn does have insurance. However, the high deductible and the loss of salary plus extensive medical bills is causing a huge financial burden for this young family. The homeless dog owner will not be held responsible for any of the damage her dogs inflicted on Shawn. The holidays are coming and the financial toll of this attack is causing overwhelming worry for Shawn and Alyson. They have great faith and are trusting for Shawn's healing. Along with praying for the Jung family, let's support them and show our love for them through a financial gift.