Help a Grandmother Recover from a Devastating Crash

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Help a Grandmother Recover from a Devastating Crash

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Help a Grandmother Recover from a Devastating Crash

Cheryl has spent her entire life fighting to survive.

At 63 years old, she has been a single mother her whole life and is now a loving grandmother. But despite her kind heart and unwavering perseverance, life has never been easy for her. She has barely scraped by for decades, struggling to make ends meet, enduring mistreatment, losing jobs, and facing hardship after hardship—yet she has always found a way to keep going.

But now, Cheryl is facing one of the hardest challenges of her life.

Last night, she was in a devastating car crash that left her badly injured and alone in the freezing cold for hours.

In the midst of an overwhelming and emotional day, Cheryl got behind the wheel, just wanting to get home. But in her distress, she didn’t see the curve on Route 51.

Her car veered off the highway, tore through a grassy area, and slammed into a retaining wall. But instead of stopping, her car climbed the four-foot wall before coming to a terrifying rest on the ground above.

The crash itself was horrific—but the worst part was what came next.

Cheryl’s right ankle was shattered in the wreck, leaving her with an open compound fracture—so severe that she could feel her own bone protruding through her skin. With her phone dead and her car unable to turn back on, she was trapped in the freezing cold for five hours, alone, injured, and helpless.

The only thing that saved her life was the brutal winter air. The cold kept her bleeding and swelling under control—had it been any warmer, she might not have survived the wait.

Now, Cheryl is facing an uphill battle.

She is in the hospital, recovering from a major injury that will take months to heal. She has no health insurance, no savings, and no way to pay the massive medical bills coming her way. Without a car, she has no way to get around. And worst of all, she cannot work, leaving her without the means to support herself.

Cheryl has fought through a lifetime of struggle—but this time, she needs help.

Every dollar raised will go toward:
• Medical expenses from her emergency surgery and ongoing care
• Basic living costs while she is unable to work
• A replacement vehicle so she can regain her independence
• Essential support for her during this incredibly difficult time

Cheryl has spent her whole life enduring hardship after hardship, always pushing forward despite the odds. Let’s come together and show her that she doesn’t have to fight this battle alone.

Please donate if you can, and share this campaign with your friends and family. Every bit of support makes a difference.

Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and prayers.

Donate today to help Cheryl get back on her feet!

Co-organizers3

Charles Thompson
Organizer
Cobden, IL
Cheryl Thompson
Beneficiary
Cheryl Thompson
Co-organizer
Cheryl Thompson
Co-organizer

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