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I always have mixed feelings when I get these kinds of emails, FWIW I'm not pimping for their cause but rather to remind others to stay alert, and stay alive. This could be any one of us.
Ron and Shannon Turlington, a Spokane mortgage broker and realtor respectively, have recently endured an overwhelming family tragedy and we are soliciting your support as part of the real estate community here in Spokane. Shannons parents, while motorcycling home from Sturgis Bike Week about a month ago were in Wyoming traveling with a group of seven motorcyclists through the mountains on a two lane road when at about 11:30am a vehicle in front of them slammed on his brakes to make a left hand turn into a picnic area. The last minute decision by this driver, who fled the scene with no specific vehicle or other information captured by witnesses, caused the four lead bikes to swerve avoiding collision. However, the three rear bikes didn't have as much time to react or the ability to slow down in time due to the trailers they were towing behind them. The fifth biker in line went to the right of the road and jumped off the bike leaving her with minor injuries. Shannons father, Billy Harris and her mom, Rosie were the sixth bike and lost all control because of the weight of the trailer. Ed, Shannons uncle and Gloria, Shannon's aunt were the last bike in line. Both sets of riders on the last bikes sustained severe injuries. Aunt Gloria received extreme road rash to both arms and some bumps and bruises. Uncle Ed sustained a broken neck, broken arm, eight broken ribs, a broken collar bone and a collapsed lung. Shannons Dad, Billy, has nine broken ribs, a broken collar bone, a collapsed lung, a broken ankle and torn shoulder muscles. Shannons mother, however, sustained the most life-threatening injuries including multiple cracks in her skull, broken face bones, broken nose, severe head trauma, and impact to her left eye (not determined to be functional yet), a broken collar bone, crushed ribs (multiple fractures to several), shattered arm, collapsed lung, and broken leg.
Currently Gloria has been discharged but remains with her husband in a small hospital in Wyoming. Billy was in a room right next to them and was doing better than the doctors had expected so they did allow him to be transferred to the Billings, MT hospital where Rosie was in a coma. Billy had to return to work a week ago in order to remain eligible for his employee medical benefits but through a touching act of benevolence, his co-workers rallied together and donated their own vacation and sick days and gave them to Billy so he could return to the hospital as the doctors advised. Rosies condition is still so severe the doctors will not and cannot speculate on when she might be able to go home.
Shannons husband Ron has done the footwork to setup a fund for all four of the Harris to begin saving for the insurmountable hospital bills that are accruing, as well as incidentals and meals as they travel to and from the hospital to be with each other. At this point, it is doubtful that Rosie will ever make a full recovery or be able to work again so the family is pleading with the community for their prayers, donations, and financial assistance.
The hospital bills alone are enough to put the two couples into bankruptcy. But, the current costs of travel and staying out of town are already draining their finances.
As Ron said, I never thought I'd be in this position, but I've learned that you will do anything for the people you love. If you would be willing to donate towards the needs of this family, please call Ron Turlington directly at (509) 954-5540 or mail a check payable to Ron Turlington FBO (for benefit of) the Harris to their home at 412 E Blackhawk Dr, Spokane 99208. Ron, Shannon and their two young children Connor and Trinity, appreciate your prayers and support during this difficult time.
Ron and Shannon Turlington, a Spokane mortgage broker and realtor respectively, have recently endured an overwhelming family tragedy and we are soliciting your support as part of the real estate community here in Spokane. Shannons parents, while motorcycling home from Sturgis Bike Week about a month ago were in Wyoming traveling with a group of seven motorcyclists through the mountains on a two lane road when at about 11:30am a vehicle in front of them slammed on his brakes to make a left hand turn into a picnic area. The last minute decision by this driver, who fled the scene with no specific vehicle or other information captured by witnesses, caused the four lead bikes to swerve avoiding collision. However, the three rear bikes didn't have as much time to react or the ability to slow down in time due to the trailers they were towing behind them. The fifth biker in line went to the right of the road and jumped off the bike leaving her with minor injuries. Shannons father, Billy Harris and her mom, Rosie were the sixth bike and lost all control because of the weight of the trailer. Ed, Shannons uncle and Gloria, Shannon's aunt were the last bike in line. Both sets of riders on the last bikes sustained severe injuries. Aunt Gloria received extreme road rash to both arms and some bumps and bruises. Uncle Ed sustained a broken neck, broken arm, eight broken ribs, a broken collar bone and a collapsed lung. Shannons Dad, Billy, has nine broken ribs, a broken collar bone, a collapsed lung, a broken ankle and torn shoulder muscles. Shannons mother, however, sustained the most life-threatening injuries including multiple cracks in her skull, broken face bones, broken nose, severe head trauma, and impact to her left eye (not determined to be functional yet), a broken collar bone, crushed ribs (multiple fractures to several), shattered arm, collapsed lung, and broken leg.
Currently Gloria has been discharged but remains with her husband in a small hospital in Wyoming. Billy was in a room right next to them and was doing better than the doctors had expected so they did allow him to be transferred to the Billings, MT hospital where Rosie was in a coma. Billy had to return to work a week ago in order to remain eligible for his employee medical benefits but through a touching act of benevolence, his co-workers rallied together and donated their own vacation and sick days and gave them to Billy so he could return to the hospital as the doctors advised. Rosies condition is still so severe the doctors will not and cannot speculate on when she might be able to go home.
Shannons husband Ron has done the footwork to setup a fund for all four of the Harris to begin saving for the insurmountable hospital bills that are accruing, as well as incidentals and meals as they travel to and from the hospital to be with each other. At this point, it is doubtful that Rosie will ever make a full recovery or be able to work again so the family is pleading with the community for their prayers, donations, and financial assistance.
The hospital bills alone are enough to put the two couples into bankruptcy. But, the current costs of travel and staying out of town are already draining their finances.
As Ron said, I never thought I'd be in this position, but I've learned that you will do anything for the people you love. If you would be willing to donate towards the needs of this family, please call Ron Turlington directly at (509) 954-5540 or mail a check payable to Ron Turlington FBO (for benefit of) the Harris to their home at 412 E Blackhawk Dr, Spokane 99208. Ron, Shannon and their two young children Connor and Trinity, appreciate your prayers and support during this difficult time.