
Help Blayne & Payton After Tornado Devistation
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Help This Family Recover After a Devastating Tornado
I’m reaching out on behalf of some truly wonderful people who have just suffered a devastating loss. On March 14th, a tornado tore through their property in St. Johns completely destroying their greenhouse business, One Circle Ecofarm, which is a significant source of their income. Most plants that managed to survive the storm didn’t make it through the low temperatures that followed the next night.
For several years, Blayne and Payton have dedicated themselves to sustainable farming practices, providing flowers, herbs, vegetables starts, medicinal, and native plants to our community and educating others about permaculture. Their farm has been a place of learning, growth, and nourishment for many.
This incredible family has five children, including 11-week-old twins, and now they’re facing the overwhelming task of cleaning up and figuring out their next steps. 2 greenhouses were leveled, every roof on their property was damaged, and the amount of debris, shingles, nails, and wreckage is massive. Right now, even their yard isn’t safe for their kids to play in.
Now, they need our help. Every dollar raised will go toward clearing the wreckage, making their property safe again, and helping them navigate this uncertain time as they figure out what comes next.
If you’re able to donate, it would mean the world to them. And if you can’t, simply sharing this fundraiser would be just as appreciated. Let’s come together and support this amazing family as they work to recover.
Thank you for your kindness and generosity! ❤️





Organizer and beneficiary
Emily Hogg Hovenga
Organizer
Du Quoin, IL
Payton Bathon
Beneficiary