“Tiara’s Fight: A Journey of Strength and Recovery”

As some of you may know, on 9/29/24, Tiara Russ (“T”) was involved in a serious head-on collision. By the grace of God, she survived, but the road ahead will be long and challenging. T is an incredibly vibrant young woman, full of life and ambition, and it breaks our hearts to see her face this, but we know her strength and resilience will guide her through.

The accident left T with multiple broken bones, and she has already undergone several surgeries. Her recovery will require extensive rehabilitation in the months to come. As a sophomore at CSU Chico majoring in Ag Business, T was thriving—working at the University Dairy, active on campus, and living out her passion for agriculture.

We are setting up this GoFundMe to help cover the mounting medical bills, travel expenses for her family to be by her side, and the rehabilitation support that will be critical for her recovery.

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who has supported us from the beginning—our family, friends, and colleagues. We are also eternally thankful to the first responders and flight crew who worked tirelessly to save her, and to the amazing doctors, nurses, and staff at Enloe Hospital for their exceptional care.

T has a long road ahead, but if you know her, you know she’s ready to kick some serious butt through this recovery. We appreciate any support you can offer as we help T take on this journey. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

With love and gratitude,

The family of Tiara