Support Richard's Journey to Full Recovery

Dear Friends and Family,

We are reaching out on behalf of our dear friend Richard Pettis who was involved in a devastating ATV accident on July 5, 2024. We are asking for your support to help Richard and his wife Cassandra, and their two children Bailey and Easton during this critical time.

Richard suffered multiple injuries, including several broken bones—ribs, clavicle, and the orbital bone under his eye—with the most severe being a traumatic brain injury. His hospital journey included but was not limited to: surgery to remove part of his skull to relieve pressure and swelling on the brain, breathing tubes, bruised lungs, burns/scrapes, pneumonia, infection in his blood, feeding tube and trach tube. Despite the many challenges and complications Richard faced during his hospital stay, his strength, perseverance, and the prayers of family and friends have played a vital role in his continued healing.

While Richard is determined to make a full recovery, the financial burden of hospital bills, treatment costs, and time away from work is immense. Unfortunately, insurance will only cover a portion of the expenses, leaving a significant gap. We are asking for your support to help alleviate the financial burden on Richard and his family so they can focus solely on healing. Your generous contributions will go directly toward covering: medical bills, physical therapy, speech therapy and everyday expenses while out of work.

Any amount, no matter how small, will make a difference in Richard’s life. If you are unable to contribute financially, we ask for your prayers and that you consider sharing this fundraiser with your friends and family.

Richard has always been there for his family, friends, and community. He has also been an outstanding delivery driver for Yoderbilt Greenhouses for the past nine years. Our customers have endless praise for the care and dedication he brings to his work. Please help us rally around him and help get him back to the life he loves. Together, we can make a difference in Richard’s journey to recovery.

With gratitude,

Travis, Angela and the Yoderbilt Team