Help our Loved Father, Son and Friend Recover

Hi everyone, I’m fundraising for my father, Chad Blackburn. He was in a horrific motorcycle accident and was injured severely.

On the evening of Thursday, July 21st, our lives stood still for a brief period. We thought we had lost someone who was the center of our entire world.

Our father decided earlier that day that he would help a good friend drive his new motorcycle home. On his way back to town, he was struck on the rear tire by a hit-and-run driver. He was going 75mph on a major highway. This accident resulted in his body being ejected forward and tumbling many times in the fast lane.

Due to this, he wishes he had been unconscious. He witnessed all of the cars drive straight toward him, and he concluded that this was the end of his life.

We are so grateful that it was not.

He was rushed to the nearest ER. He had a heartbeat and was still breathing on his own. A miracle, one would say. Doctors said he would not be here if it weren't for his helmet.

Due to the significance of his injuries, he was transferred to an ICU Burn/Trauma Center, where he was immediately rushed into his first surgery.

10-15% of his body is burnt from road rash. His first procedure was successful, with many more to come.

Doctors have ruled out any life-threatening conditions. Although, it will be a long rehabilitation physically, mentally, and certainly emotionally.

He will have a long road to recovery. We are asking for support to help offset any medical and life expenses he will have as he heals and recovers from this very tragic accident. We cannot thank you enough.