Support for Jase and Sam's Road to Recovery

As many of you know, on Tuesday, April 30th, Jase Blanchard and Sam Farinella were hit by a car during their high school track practice while crossing Highway 61. They were immediately airlifted to the trauma center at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, where they remain in recovery after healing from surgeries and trauma from the accident. As a parent, I cannot imagine the intensity of emotions that these families are experiencing. The parents have been at the hospital non-stop this week while their son’s recover. At this point, I am sure that many things are being figured out with insurance and medical bills, but the expenses pile up quickly. On top of all of this, some of you may also know that the Faranella family lost their home to a house fire last fall. These families are in desperate need for their community to come alongside them and ease some of the burden these tragedies have left them with. With the funds raised, we intend to provide for their needs while staying in the hospital 24/7 for days on end and help make their transition home a little bit easier. Please consider donating and let’s step up to support these fellow Forest Lake Ranger families!