On Sunday, 11/23, our mom was in a devastating bonfire accident that left her with severe burns. She was airlifted to the Milwaukee Burn Unit, where she has begun what doctors expect will be at least two months of intensive treatment and recovery. She has third-degree burns covering a third of her body.

If you know Jill, you know she is the center of our family—strong, loving, and always the first to support anyone in need. Seeing her like this has been incredibly difficult, but we remain hopeful and focused on her healing.

The road ahead will be long and demanding. She will need several procedures, ongoing wound care, and extensive rehabilitation. In the meantime, our family will be traveling regularly to Milwaukee and taking time away from work to be with her.

Many people have already reached out asking how they can help. This page will support:

Travel costs for family

Lost wages due to time taken off work

Post-hospital care as she returns home and continues therapy

Any unforeseen medical or recovery-related expenses

We are deeply grateful for every prayer, message, and offer of support. If you’re able to donate, please know your contribution goes directly toward her care and lightens a tremendous burden during an unimaginably hard time. If donating isn’t possible, sharing this page is just as meaningful.

If you prefer to donate via Venmo, you can send support to: @Kayla-Dewane.