<div>Dear Friends, Family, and Kind-hearted Strangers,
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<div>I’m reaching out with a heavy heart and a desperate plea for help. My cousin Michaela is fighting for her life after being struck in a hit-and-run accident in Minneapolis, Minnesota. At just 26 years old, Michaela had her entire life ahead of her, full of hope, dreams, and plans for the future including starting her new job at Children’s Hospital in the ER on January 6th. Now, she’s facing a long and difficult road to recovery—and we need your support.
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<div>The crash, which occurred on January 1, 2025 left Michaela in critical condition, suffering multiple severe injuries, including several broken bones, head trauma and spine. Each day is a battle, but she is showing incredible strength and resilience.
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<div>However, the physical recovery is only part of the challenge. Michaela will require ongoing medical care, rehabilitation, and extensive physical therapy. In addition to the medical costs, we will need to make modifications to her home to accommodate her new needs. This will include making the house wheelchair-accessible, which will be a significant financial burden for our family.
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<div>That’s why we’ve set up this fundraiser. We are asking for your help—whether it’s through a donation, sharing this campaign, or offering words of encouragement. Every contribution, no matter the size, will go directly toward covering her medical expenses and making the necessary home modifications so that she can begin to rebuild her life.
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<div>Here’s how your donation will help:
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<div>•	Medical bills: Covering surgeries, hospital stays, and ongoing treatment.
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<div>•	Rehabilitation costs: Physical therapy and specialized care to help Michaela regain as much mobility and independence as possible.
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<div>•	Home modifications: Making the house wheelchair-accessible so that Michaela can live comfortably and safely during her recovery.
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<div>We understand that times are tough for many, but any help you can offer would mean the world to our family. Michaela is not just a patient in a hospital; she’s a daughter, a sister, a friend, and someone who is loved deeply by all who know her. With your support, we can help her take one step closer to a full recovery.
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<div>Please join us in this fight. Together, we can make sure Michaela has the resources she needs to heal, adapt, and eventually regain her independence.
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<div>Thank you for your generosity, kindness, and prayers during this incredibly challenging time.
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<div>With heartfelt gratitude, on behalf of the Howk Family
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Susan Loose

Lori Jakes

Anonymous

Nathan Wilner

Marggi Thordson

Anne Werner-Dempsey

james simpson

Vikas Puri

John Schumann

Karolyn Hinrichs

Bob Patterson

Michelle Killion

Vicky Danielson

Tracy Erickson

Help Michaela Heal: A Family’s Fight After a Hit-and-Run

Help Michaela Heal: A Family’s Fight After a Hit-and-Run

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