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Help for the Metz Family

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My neighbor Rita and I are creating this fundraiser on behalf of her daughter and son-in-law, Dave and Dawn Metz. Dawn, Dave and their two children Elizabeth (age 20) and Alex (age 15) were on their way to spend a family day out hiking in beautiful Tennesee. They came to a stop sign on a country road. It was difficult to see at this intersection and they proceeded to turn. Suddenly they were T-boned by a 150 Ford pick-up truck going 55 mph. The car was totaled and the paramedics had to extract them out of the car. Dawn and the two children were taken to Cookeville hospital, while Dave had to be air-lifted to a trauma center in Nashville. Dawn suffered two spinal fractures. Dave suffered a fracture to his neck, and hip along with seven rib fractures. He also broke his left hand which will most likely require surgery in the future. Dave also had a major concussion with two brain bleeds. He has staples from the top of his head to the back of his neck. He has major short term memory loss. With therapy they are hoping for some recovery. Dave spent two weeks in ICU and two weeks in a rehab center. Neverthless, it's a long road to recovery for Dave.

Dawn became a nurse because she wanted to help people. Thirteen years ago she donated a kidney to someone in need who is doing well. Dave is an army veteran and has been volunteering and working at a local stable and with a program that helps high-risk youth. They recently moved to Cumberland County Tennesee.

Even with insurance, the Metz family has many significant medical bills, and they also need money to replace the car that was totaled so their daughter can get to work. Dawn is only able to work half-days right now with her injury, and Dave will not be able to work at all in the foreseeable future. Please consider helping this family if you know them or have it in your heart to help. We sincerely thank you.
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Donations 

  • Cynthia Nader
    • $20
    • 1 yr
  • Mary Williams
    • $30
    • 1 yr
  • Anonymous
    • $20
    • 1 yr
  • Heather Urness
    • $50
    • 1 yr
  • Anonymous
    • $100
    • 1 yr
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Organizer and beneficiary

Lynn Pahl
Organizer
Crossville, TN
Dawn METZ
Beneficiary

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