Hi Everyone,

On June 27th, Julia McHatton was involved in a devastating single-car accident near Temple, Texas. While driving back to her apartment in San Marcos from her family’s home in Dallas, she lost control of her vehicle and collided with a concrete pillar on the driver’s side. The impact was so severe that the roof caved in. First responders had to extract her from the wreckage and later shared that they expected to find a fatality, but by some miracle, Julia survived.

Her injuries are extensive and include:

• Multiple fractures: Upper and lower jaw, both eye sockets, nasal bone, left humerus (in two places), left ulna, and a finger on her right hand

• Nerve damage: Radial nerve trauma with palsy in her left hand

• Severe lacerations: A 10-inch long, 3-inch deep cut on her thigh requiring surgery, along with facial and neck lacerations from debris

• Dental trauma: Including the loss of several teeth and significant oral damage

Julia has already undergone three major surgeries, with a fourth scheduled for this week, facial surgery to repair multiple fractures in her face and jaw. Her recovery will be long, painful, and physically demanding. Doctors estimate it will take 6 months to a year for full recovery.

This accident happened just two months after Julia graduated with her bachelor’s degree in marketing from Texas State University. She was preparing to start her dream job at Dell Technologies on July 7. Now, instead of starting her career, she’s beginning the hardest fight of her life.

Her mom has been by her side since day one, taking leave from work to care for her full-time. Julia is currently unable to work and will need ongoing support in the months to come as she focuses on healing.

If you know Julia, you know her for her bright spirit, strength, and unshakable positivity, even in the face of unimaginable hardship. She’s always the first to support others, and now, we have the opportunity to show up for her.

How You Can Help:

• Donate if you’re able, every bit truly helps

• Share this campaign with your friends and family

• Keep Julia in your thoughts and prayers as she recovers

We ask that you please pray for Julia’s full healing and strength, for steady hope throughout her recovery, for her loved ones to be a source of encouragement and support, and for her to feel God’s constant presence, comfort, and peace every step of the way.

Thank you so much for your love and support.