Help Support the Stephens Family

On Sunday, September 26, 2021, Riley and his parents, Rob and Pam Stephens, were involved in a small airplane crash at a private landing strip in Billings, Montana. Rob and Pam did not survive, but Riley made it out of the plane and was rushed to the hospital, where he was life-flighted to Salt Lake City’s University of Utah burn unit, accompanied by his brother, Steele.

Riley sustained burns on 70% of his body, The doctors believe his chances of survival are 50/50. He has been sedated to help with his pain. On Monday, September 27, he went in for his first surgical procedure for the debridement of his hands, which sustained the worst damage. He responded well to the procedure.

He will likely have more surgeries this week. The family has been advised to take each day as it goes. If he survives this week, he will have a lengthy recovery journey ahead of him (3 months at least). We have gathered with friends and family in SLC to await these important days. Please pray for Riley’s full recovery, physically, mentally, and spiritually.

We are asking for donations to help cover medical expenses, travel expenses, accommodation arrangements, and all other necessary expenses for Riley, Steele, and Piper during this time. We appreciate any and all help we can get.

We will also be using Caring Bridge to keep people updated with news as we have it.

Thank you for keeping Riley, Steele, and Piper in your prayers.

Visit Riley's Site: https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/rileystephens

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