Help Lincoln Heal: Support His Recovery Journey

Support Lincoln’s Recovery

Please support Lincoln and his family in their time of need. On Wednesday, August 21st, Lincoln was attacked by a neighbors pit-bull mix while playing with his friends in the yard. The dog had a well-documented history of attacking children, and was later seized by the police and euthanized for the injuries he caused the child.

This was a completely unprovoked pit-bull attack that ripped into the boy’s face to the point that, even with surgery, he’s forced to eat and drink from a straw. He will require a series of reconstructive surgeries to repair his shredded face and damaged nerves. Lincoln’s parents, Greg and Kacie Bailey, have six children total, with four still living at home. The family's sole source of income comes from Greg’s lawn mowing business, but he hasn’t been able to work due to medical appointments related to his son’s mauling by the vicious dog. The EMTs arrived in about 15 minutes after the attack and they were so appalled that they advised the parents to take photos for legal purposes. Lincoln was initially treated at the University of Tennessee Medical Center ER and underwent initial plastic surgery required to close his wounds. There’s possibly irreparable nerve damage that may result in drooling and problems with smiling and chewing if not adequately addressed. He’ll need revision surgeries which start about 6 weeks out from the first. The doctors say he may be facing years of revision surgeries.

Lincoln is a sweet, handsome child who was already special due to his particular life struggles, and this unwarranted dog attack doesn’t help. Please give what you can and pray for healing. All donations will go toward medical expenses, assisting his family with travel for medical appointments and time away from work.

After 1st Surgery