GoFundMe Campaign: Rebuilding After an F3 Tornado Devastated My Parents’ Home

Dear Friends, Family, and Kind Supporters,

On May 16, 2025, an unimaginable tragedy struck as an F3 tornado tore through London, Kentucky, leaving a path of destruction along Sunshine Road. My senior parents’ home, a place filled with love and memories, was reduced to rubble in moments. We are heartbroken but determined to help them rebuild, and we need your support.

My parents, Dwight and Carolyn Croy are beloved members of their community. My mother, a dedicated nurse for over 30 years, has spent her life caring for others. Now, both she and my father face significant health challenges that make it impossible for them to manage the overwhelming task of cleanup or navigate the financial strain of this disaster. The costs of temporary housing, insurance deductibles, and non-covered repairs are beyond what they can bear alone.

We’ve launched this GoFundMe to raise $10,000 to:

• Secure safe, temporary housing for my parents.

• Cover insurance deductibles and essential repairs not covered by their policy.

• Fund professional cleanup services to safely clear debris and salvage what remains.

Every dollar counts. Your donation, no matter the size, will bring my parents closer to stability and hope. If you’re local and able to offer services like debris removal, temporary lodging, or other support, please reach out—we’d be immensely grateful.

Please share this campaign with your network to help us spread the word. Your generosity and compassion can make a world of difference as my parents face this challenging chapter.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for standing with us during this difficult time.

With gratitude,


Kristina Patsel

Location: London, KY (Sunshine Road)
Contact: (Relation: Daughter) Kristina Patsel, [email redacted]