Hi, my name is Claire Blair, and I am fundraising on behalf of my husband, Chris Blair and our family. 
 
Our lives were changed in an instant after a sudden and serious hunting accident on January 1, 2026. Chris fell approximately 30 feet from a tree, resulting in multiple, severe injuries that will require extensive surgeries, long-term rehabilitation, and an uncertain recovery timeline. 
 
Chris’s current injuries include: 
 
-Right shin fracture, requiring metal rods and screws 

-Left shin and tibia fractures, requiring external metal rods and pins due to the extent of damage 

-Left elbow dislocation and fractures, requiring more complex treatment and surgery 

-Right wrist fracture, requiring metal rods and screws 

-C6 and C7 neck fractures and dislocation, requiring plates and screws 
 
And not to mention all other other smaller contusions or "Stable" Fractures as our Doctors would call them, what won't require surgery. 
 
The road ahead is overwhelming. Recovery is expected to take many months, possibly years, and at this time it is unclear when—or if—Chris will be able to return to work in his chosen profession. For the foreseeable future, he will be unable to work. 
 
Chris is not only a hardworking provider, but also a devoted husband and father. Our family relies on him for support as we raise our 2-year-old son, William, and this sudden loss of income has already added emotional with impending financial strain during an already heartbreaking time. While I am doing everything I can, navigating the approaching caregiving, medical needs, all while parenting will become incredibly challenging without his ability to work. 
 
While we are grateful for medical care and insurance, the financial burden is already looking to become significant, and we truly do not know what the future holds. Funds raised will help cover: 
 
Medical bills not covered by insurance 

Physical therapy and rehabilitation 

Rent/mortgage and utilities 

Childcare and household support 

Transportation to medical appointments 
 
Any donation, no matter the amount, will help support our family’s livelihood during this incredibly difficult season. More than anything, we ask for prayers—for healing, strength, peace, and guidance as we walk this uncertain path together. 
 
If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this page and keeping Chris and our family in your prayers. Your support means more than words can express. 
 
With heartfelt gratitude, 

Claire Blair 

on behalf of Chris Blair

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Support for Chris Blair After Life-Changing Hunting Accident

Support for Chris Blair After Life-Changing Hunting Accident

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