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Hey everyone, I'm Kristen and I'm trying to help my uncle Budd with some pretty steep medical bills after his wife Kristey and daughter Destany got in a horrible car accident. They were driving through an intersection when another driver ran a stop sign and t-boned them, causing their car to roll 6+ times. They were both life flighted and Destany was rushed into surgery when she arrived at the hospital.
They had to remove part of her skull to relieve pressure and allow for swelling as her brain healed. She had multiple other injuries as well, and was in a coma for several weeks. Now 6 weeks after the accident, she's finally starting to show that she understands some things and will sometimes move and blink in response. She has just had the piece of her skull replaced, as they had to wait until her body was strong enough for the surgery. There are many other things going on medically as well, but it would be too much to explain everything.
Kristey has had multiple surgeries as well. She's in a wheelchair now and will be for at least another month before she can start trying to walk. Her left femur and ankle were broken, and her right hip was dislocated and the impact of the accident pushed the ball through the cup and broke it. Her right index finger was severely cut, and almost needed to be amputated.
Kristey and Destany both still have a long road of recovery ahead of them. Budd has had to miss a lot of work the last 6 weeks and has also had to make some changes to his home to accommodate a wheelchair. The hospital bills are going to be horrible even after insurance, and financial stress is the last thing any family should have to worry about in a situation like this.
In one instant, this family's whole life was flipped upside down and changed forever. It's still unknown what the lasting effects of Destany's head trauma will be.
Budd is the most amazing and kind man, and I can't imagine the rollercoaster of emotions he's been dealing with. They live in North Carolina and haven't been able to have much family come to be there for them and help them, as we all live in Utah. Setting this up for them and trying to help them financially is the best way I can help and I'd be so grateful for any help we can get them.
We promise that any money received will be used for expenses directly related to their injuries. If more is received than is needed, we will donate it to an appropriate charity. Thank you.
Organizer and beneficiary
Kristen Harris
Organizer
Herriman, UT
Budd Black
Beneficiary