A GoFundMe account was set up Monday to raise funds for medical expenses for United football and track and field athlete Ernie Vance, who was injured in a car accident on Sunday night and was in critical condition, according to Seite.
The site was started by his aunt Melanie Vance, and it said her brother picked up her nephew from work a few miles from home on Sunday night.
“The weather conditions were terrible and they knew they had to drive carefully on the way home because of ice on the road,” wrote Melanie. “Despite his best efforts, he lost control of the vehicle and they had a terrible accident. My brother suffered several fractures and a minor head injury, but my nephew’s injuries were severe. “
According to the page, Ernie is hospitalized in Laredo and is in critical condition with a collapsed lung, sternal and clavicular fractures, and multiple fractures of the spine. The injuries are too severe to be treated in Laredo, but they are working to stabilize him before transporting him to San Antonio.
“We are so grateful that they are still with us,” said Melanie. “By the grace of God they survived and we know he will be by their side when they heal, but it will be a long recovery. Aside from the myriad of diagnostic tests, surgical procedures, and transportation costs, the healing process will require extensive therapy. “
Less than three hours after the GoFundMe page went online, she had raised $ 6,148 of her $ 10,000 goal from 140 donors. Anyone interested in donating can visit gofundme.com/f/help-with-medical-expenses-prayers-for-ernie-v.
“Family and friends, on behalf of my sister-in-law Tina, our family humbly comes to you and asks for support,” said Melanie. “Above all, we ask for your prayers. We know that God is good and faithful. You will overcome. “
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United’s Ernie Vance is in critical condition due to injuries in a car accident on Sunday night, according to a GoFundMe page launched by his aunt.
United’s Ernie Vance is in critical condition due to injuries in a car accident on Sunday night, according to a GoFundMe page launched by his aunt.
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United’s Ernie Vance is in critical condition due to injuries in a car accident on Sunday night, according to a GoFundMe page launched by his aunt.
United’s Ernie Vance is in critical condition due to injuries in a car accident on Sunday night, according to a GoFundMe page launched by his aunt.
Photo: Courtesy
The GoFundMe page has been launched for United athletes
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