The late David Smelcer from Boone, IA, suffered a severe brain injury and tragically could not sustain life. This unexpected event has left his family in a profound crisis. David was a devoted father of three children, with his eldest son, Mason, only 20 years old, now facing the overwhelming responsibility of managing all the financial obligations for David’s end-of-life care and funeral.
To support David’s children, his sister-in-law, Miranda Plate, has organized a fundraiser. The goal is to raise $5,000 to help cover medical and funeral expenses. So far, $500 has been raised from five generous donors, including contributions from Martha Sparks, Dana Parker, Danielle Godwin, and Barbara Sirovatka.
Miranda Plate shared on the fundraiser page, "We are reaching out to you today with heavy hearts and a plea for help. My brother-in-law, David Smelcer, has suffered a severe brain injury and, tragically, will not be able to sustain life. David is a devoted father of three beautiful children, and his sudden injury has left his family facing an unimaginable crisis."
The news of David’s injury and his family’s situation has garnered numerous messages of support and prayers on Facebook. Angelina Majors expressed, "Say lots of prayers for my buddy David Smelcer, please!! The outlook doesn’t look good!! Remember to be kind to everyone you meet; you just never know what they are going through in their life!!" Tara Knight also shared, "Ugh, prayers! He’s been going through hell lately."
Other friends and community members have also shown their support:
- Laurie Murphy: "Prayers"
- Shelly Crowdy: "Prayers"
- Stacy L. Hanson-Regllein: "Prayers"
- Mike McDonnell: "Prayers"
- Jeanie Presswood: "Prayers"
- Gary Thompson: "Prayers"
- David Sherrard: "Prayers for him and his family"
- Ruth Ann Raulston: "Praying"
- Angela K Davis: "Hugs! Prayers"
- Carissa Nickell: "Sending lots of prayers for him"
- Kathy Farmer: "Lots of prayers for him"
- Misty Pickens: "I just heard, sending him and his family prayers and hugs"
- David Lecount: "Shit’s crazy man"
The Smelcer family is facing an immense emotional and financial burden. The community’s support through donations and prayers is crucial in helping them navigate this challenging time.
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