Prayers and Support for Duke Ommert

Update: The Ommerts are overwhelmed by the generosity and prayers for Duke. Updates regarding his progress can be found on his CaringBridge page.

Yesterday, October 13, Duke Ommert, a fourth grader at Brookwood Elementary was struck by a car while crossing Lee Blvd after an afternoon of playing with friends. He was rushed to Overland Park Regional Hospital and later transferred by ambulance to Children’s Mercy Downtown.

Duke is in critical condition, having suffered a severe head injury and a fractured leg. He is being closely monitored, and his family and doctors are holding onto hope for positive responses in the coming days. Right now, we need nothing short of a miracle.

Duke’s parents, Monica and Ryan, and his little sister Mila (a kindergartener at Brookwood), are not giving up hope and neither are his friends and community. Anyone who knows Duke knows that he is tough and determined and if anyone can push through this, it is Duke.

The best thing we can do right now is pray — for Duke’s healing, and for strength and comfort for his family. A prayer vigil will be held this evening, Tuesday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m. at Leawood Presbyterian Church.

For those who would like to help financially, donations can be made to this GoFundMe page. (Any other Venmo accounts circulating will be consolidated to this fund to ensure all support goes directly to the family.)

Please keep Duke and the Ommert family in your hearts and prayers.