Support Ders with His Recovery

This fundraiser was created on behalf of Anders McCarthy:


On the afternoon of March 6th, Anders McCarthy, son of Beth Warner & Mac McCarthy, was involved in a serious accident on his way to Boyne Mountain to ski with some of his best friends. He was driving southbound on US-131 in Petoskey Michigan when he collided head-on with another driver. He experienced numerous fractures to his legs, arms, clavicle, ribs, and skull. Anders was unresponsive at the scene and was rushed to Mclaren Hospital, where a brain procedure was conducted to relieve swelling. He was then medevaced to the University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital where he has been receiving excellent care. His mom and dad are currently by his side, as he is being slowly taken out of his induced coma.


Anders is currently a junior at Petoskey High School where he is pursuing alpine ski racing (he placed 3rd while competing in the state championship this February). Anyone that meets Ders would agree that he has an undeniably warm smile and an infectious spirit. He’s simply one of the most lively people you could ever meet and this accident has truly shocked his friends and family. With a long road to recovery, your support, love, and prayers would be much appreciated.


Ders’ family sends their deepest gratitude to the first responders and medical professionals who stepped up to the plate to save him. The family also wants to express its thanks to this amazing community that has been sending their prayers, they can feel the energy and are so grateful. Without the actions of all of these people, his condition could have been much worse. 


Any donations received will go to Ders and his family to assist with his recovery and making life more comfortable as he fights to get back up on his feet. While Ders is still in a coma, we remain extremely optimistic that he will recover. He is a fighter. Thank you to everyone who has been praying for Ders, and any amount donated would be greatly appreciated.

Let’s get this wonderful human being and light in our lives back to skiing, surfing, and doing all of the other things that he loves so much.