This is sadly making statewide news, and I needed to talk about this on Geek Alabama. David and Ryann Brown have adopted two kids from the Dominican Republic to join their four kids they already had. The family held yard sales, sold t-shirts, and many people donated so the family could bring the two adopted children home. Their website http://becauseofhisgreatlove.com/ has documented the story of adoption from start to finish and it’s a great read. But sadly, something terrible has happened, and the community is coming back to support this family once again.
On Monday afternoon, their 5-year-old son Micah, was killed in a crash near Hampton Cove Elementary School. Three of their daughters are still in the hospital, two are in critical condition. (8 year-old Rebekah and 9 year-old Sarah) And one is still in the hospital for observation. (4 year-old Noelle) Their two children who were adopted from the Dominican Republic were not involved with the crash and are safe. Now, the family is going to need help to pay for hospital and funeral expenses, and a GoFundMe account has been set up. As of 4 pm Central on May 13th, over $23,000 has been raised, but their goal is $50,000, and they are going to need it. Donate to the GoFundMe account at: http://www.gofundme.com/94wk7o
All money donated will help the family with medical, gas, food, and other costs. There is also a Caring Bridge page set up for medical and family updates, you can view the updates and sign the guestbook at: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/thebrownfamily2
Please keep the Brown family in your prayers, they are going to need your prayers to help them get through this tough situation.
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