David is organizing this fundraiser for Vincente Ortega and Michele Ortega and Jennifer Ortega, coworkers at Morrison Healthcare at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, as they face an unimaginable loss. On Monday evening, August 10, 2026, their son, U'riel Aranza, lovingly known as Buddy, was killed in a violent motor vehicle accident. Earlier that same day, U'riel had just completed his first day of orientation with Morrison Healthcare at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. What should have been the beginning of a new chapter in his life became a heartbreaking tragedy for his family, friends, and coworkers.

This fundraiser is to help Vincente and Michele with funeral and final expenses and to support them while they are away from work during this devastating time. They have no insurance, and the financial burden only adds to the pain they are carrying. Please keep Vincente, Michele, and everyone who loved U'riel in your prayers. Any contribution, no matter the size, would mean so much and help this family navigate the days ahead. Parents should never have to bury their child, and any support you can give will be deeply appreciated.