On the night of May 29th, Jake, Jesse, Tammy Kaska, Adleigh (Jake’s girlfriend), and Kipton Norman (Adleigh’s brother) were heading home from watching Jake compete in a high school baseball game when they were struck by a vehicle that failed to stop at the intersection. The result of this accident caused the passing of our beloved Tammy, someone who was so involved in our school, community, sports, and most importantly, her pride and joys, Riley, Brody, & Jake!

Jesse is in the hospital suffering the loss of his wife and trying to heal from the injuries the accident has caused. Jake, Adleigh, and Kipton are in SUNY Syracuse, where family and friends are traveling back and forth to ensure everyone has the support they need during this difficult time. Jake is suffering the loss of his best friend, his mom, and awaiting surgery on a sheared pelvis. Adleigh and Kipton both suffered a list of injuries which have led them to being in critical condition. They are surrounded by their loving parents, family & friends.

Hockey is second nature to these three incredible athletes. Kipton plays for the Franklin Academy Huskies. Jake also plays for the Franklin Academy Huskies, St. Lawrence Steel, Chateaugay Varsity Baseball, Clinton County Mariners baseball, & more. Adleigh goes to school at Vermont Academy Girls Hockey where she excels!

During this difficult time, we are all trying to come together to be the village that Jake, Jesse, Adleigh, & Kipton are going to need during this horrific time. Any money raised will go directly toward traveling expenses, bills, or any other financial hardships they may experience. Please keep everyone involved in your thoughts and prayers as this is going to be extremely difficult for everyone to navigate and mourn. All of your love and support is so greatly appreciated.

My name is Garaha LaClair, I am the wife to Jesse's long term best friend, Jesse Kaska. These funds will be used to help the Kaska & Normans families with any financial hardships they have experience in the last 7 weeks and will continue to face. From travel for medical appointments, hospitals stays, the financial cost for Tammy's funeral services, celebration of life, and any bills they may have to pay while everyone has been out of work during this difficult time. Jesse is the beneficiary on this account so all funds will be sent directly from GoFundMe to his bank account, where he will then make a direct transfer of half the donations to the Norman's.