Beloved among many in Steamboat, and certainly treasured by her team at the resort, Stefanie Jones (nee Tomaro) is a good friend, leader, and community member and she needs your help.

In the last few weeks, Stef has torn her ACL and meniscus, lost her grandmother, and taken on additional financial burdens as a single mother to her 4-year-old son. With mounting medical bills, childcare bills, child support bills, travel costs, and all the emotional toll that comes with that - it's time her community supports her in her time of need.

Stef will be headed back to Oregon for her grandmother's funeral at the end of November, and then undergoing surgery on Dec. 8 for her knee. Of course, her surgery comes at the end of the year, which means all of her medical bills will start up again in January - likely amounting to about $8,000 when all is said and done. Plus - she has approximately $4,154 for monthly bills that she assumes all on her own. She needs help, and I know that if you're reading this - you want to help her out.

In addition to financial assistance, Stef is going to need personal help as well as she'll be non-weight bearing for up to 8 weeks, meaning she'll struggle to drive, carry things, cook etc. If you'd like to help out with gear, play dates, carpooling, or cooking - please see the Meal Train we've set up for her here.

Thank you for considering a donation to Stef Jones, it means a lot and will go a long way in helping her raise her funny son in Steamboat and remain in this community.