Car Accident.. Prayers.. Guide Trip.. Evans Family

  • fireflick
    Alma WI
    Posts: 875
    April 21, 2005 at 4:30 pm #1246369

    Many of you here on IDA may of heard of a bad car accident, near Lake City last week, that involved some young kids. Unfortunately, they were very close friends of the family.

    MY friends and old neighbors of Mondovi WI, Rob and Dawn Evans and their four children were hit head on near Lake City on Thursday night. They were going to or coming from picking up a new four wheeler. The other vehicle swerved to avoid debris and lost control and hit them head on. Rob, the dad, was treated and released in Lake City for bumps and bruises. Dawn, the mom, had a possible broken pelvis at the time we found out, torn bowel and broken vertebrae. Collin, 7, had a broken vertebrae, and we just learned that his spine is severed half way and his insides are very screwed up. He will be paralyzed. To my knowlegdge that will be from the waist down. Hunter, who is 6, had surgery to repair a torn aorta and as of last night is still having major complications with his insides. Rian (girl-age 4), and Ethan, 20 months, were released with no injuries that I know of. Dawn, Collin and Hunter are in Rochester at Mayo.

    My heart just goes out to them so much–their lives just changed so fast. And I feel so bad for the Mom who is laying there recovering from surgery and wants to hold her precious children , but can’t. The father is trying to spend is his time with all of them.

    They are a very nice family please keep them in your prayers for they will have a steep road ahead of them. I am hugging my children closer today and thanking God for my blessings.

    I will update you as I know more information.

    I would like to help them, so I am auctioning off a guide trip for either Pool 4 or 5 of the Mississippi River. All monies received from this auction will be placed in the Evans family account at the Alliance bank in Mondovi. Guide trip retails for $275. Anyone can start it for $100.

    Auction will end on May 1st when I return from Lake Erie.

    For anyone else that would like to help them they can send pledges to;

    Credit Cards are welcomed, for pledges, just by calling the Bank. Make sure that you note that it came from IDA.

    Alliance Bank

    C/O Evans Family

    IDA Pledge

    P.O. Box 187

    245 S. Eau Claire St.

    Mondovi, WI 54755

    715-926-4234

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59994
    April 21, 2005 at 4:45 pm #358506

    Man, that is heart breaking… What was important to that family last week is not on their minds today.

    You are a good friend indeed to try and help.

    What is the retail price of your guide trip?

    fireflick
    Alma WI
    Posts: 875
    April 21, 2005 at 4:53 pm #358508

    My guide trips for 2 people are $275, 325 for 3. Anyone can start it for $100. Anything will be more than they have now.

    DeeZee
    Champlin, Mn
    Posts: 2128
    April 21, 2005 at 4:54 pm #358509

    God bless them! Horrible news.

    krisko
    Durand, WI
    Posts: 1364
    April 21, 2005 at 5:10 pm #358511

    These people were also acquaintance’s of mine. I played softball with Rob in Mondovi. I’ve known their family for a long time. My prayers and hearts go out to the family. Jarrad, thanks so much for what you are doing. I know this will be one guide trip you won’t forget and neither will the person who wins it. If you see the family tell them my prayers are with them. It is amazing how a simple little trip for the family ends up like this

    look-a-like
    St. Charles, MN
    Posts: 293
    April 21, 2005 at 5:13 pm #358513

    Jarred,

    Very sorry to hear about your friends accident, my prayers go out to the family. I’ll start the auction off at $100 dollars.

    Mitch

    kurt-turner
    Southeast MN
    Posts: 691
    April 21, 2005 at 5:22 pm #358516

    My prayers go out to everyone involved. How tragic!

    I’ll go $150.

    Kurt

    emover
    Malcom, IA
    Posts: 1939
    April 21, 2005 at 5:26 pm #358517

    My prayers are with the Evans family in this extermely difficult time. May God bless them.

    dave

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    April 21, 2005 at 5:53 pm #358520

    I’m sending them a $100 donation TODAY. This news is tragic… I hope a bunch of us find a way to help.

    brada
    Posts: 22
    April 21, 2005 at 6:19 pm #358528

    I’ll bid $200.00. I also want to commend Jared & IDA for posting and supporting this.

    Brad

    gary_wellman
    South Metro
    Posts: 6057
    April 21, 2005 at 6:21 pm #358529

    They are in my prayers. In situations like this, words are tough to find……..

    God bless them and give them strength.

    ja-knee-sea
    Over by dere, ya hey
    Posts: 1
    April 21, 2005 at 6:44 pm #358535

    Let’s take it to $500… It’s for a good cause and Jarrad is doing the right thing… In case you can’t place my name, I’m from Chicagolandfishing.com and we met back in March when our group came to visit(I’m the one who slept in the truck)… Thoughts and prayers also go out to the family…

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59994
    April 21, 2005 at 7:51 pm #358545

    THAT my friend is the best first post EVER!

    Welcome…and I’m sure I speak for many…Thank You!

    Steve Plantz
    SE MN
    Posts: 12240
    April 21, 2005 at 8:38 pm #358558

    I do not know the Evans Family but they are in my prayes.

    Welcome to IDA ja-knee-sea and Thank you very much for the very generous donation!!!

    Arzie
    East Bethel, Minnesota
    Posts: 426
    April 21, 2005 at 9:01 pm #358563

    The Evans are in my prayers! Along with all their family and friends!

    ryan-hale
    NW Ia
    Posts: 1548
    April 21, 2005 at 9:12 pm #358564

    Sad news.I’ll try to get a donation off asap Jarrad.
    Ryan Hale

    wade_kuehl
    Northwest Iowa
    Posts: 6167
    April 21, 2005 at 10:06 pm #358572

    That’s terrible news. Our prayers are with the family.

    tony_p
    Waterloo, IA
    Posts: 1792
    April 21, 2005 at 11:55 pm #358586

    They are in my families prayers.What a terrible thing to happen.

    redneck
    Rosemount
    Posts: 2627
    April 22, 2005 at 2:23 am #358607

    They are in our prayers. Life is so very unpredictable so hug your kids close and enjoy every minute together.

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    April 22, 2005 at 2:28 am #358612

    They are certainly in my prayers. Such a huge change in the lives of a family so sudden. Thanks for sharing. Please, everyone, continue to help this family with prayers and anything else you can in the months to come.
    Thanks, Bill

    Jack Naylor
    Apple Valley, MN
    Posts: 5668
    April 22, 2005 at 5:31 am #358644

    Will send off a donation to the Evans family. it is such a tragedy for them. Friends like Jarrad will help ease the pain.

    Was also going to say thanks to Johnny from ILL. like Brian said, that is one terrific FIRST POST. way to go and thanks.

    Jack…

    HookedForLife
    Chicago, Il
    Posts: 3
    April 22, 2005 at 10:09 am #358653

    Jarrad,

    This is Rich Thompson, aka Hooked For Life on Chicagolandfishing.com, aka The Nuclear Lures Guy.

    I was another one of the boys that came up and had a great, although too cold, trip back in March. ( at least we beat the 22 inches of snow that came just one week later)

    This family is in my prayers and thoughts, and I wish them a speedy recovery.

    Would like to raise the bid.

    $1000.00

    Richard Thompson

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    April 22, 2005 at 12:04 pm #358660

    Thank You so very much Richard and everyone else. This family needs everyones prayers and help badly. It really hurts to see a family torn like this. The damage can be permanent and anything we can do sure helps. Very much appreciated. This site is special because of All OF YOU. The love and help that we can give them in this terrible time will let them know that they aren’t going through this alone. Thanks everyone.
    Thanks, Bill

    Steve Plantz
    SE MN
    Posts: 12240
    April 22, 2005 at 7:01 pm #358736

    Welcome to IDA Rich and Thank You Very Much!!!

    evileye
    Milan Il
    Posts: 407
    April 22, 2005 at 8:11 pm #358751

    Welcome to the site Rich ,and Thankyou for you generosity

    evileye
    Milan Il
    Posts: 407
    April 22, 2005 at 8:16 pm #358752

    Welcome to the site Ja-knee, and Thankyou for your generous offer, May all the trucks you have to sleep in be Chevys

    HookedForLife
    Chicago, Il
    Posts: 3
    April 22, 2005 at 8:26 pm #356922

    Thank you gentleman, glad to be here.

    Hey Jarrad.. Slay them at Erie!

    Richard Thompson

    rvvrrat
    The Sand Prairie
    Posts: 1840
    April 22, 2005 at 10:32 pm #358780

    Ain’t nobody sleepin’ in a truck with this kind of offer. I have place on the Mn side looking at Alma. The highest bidder gets free food and lodging…and maybe for a weekend at my place for two guys when you go with Jarrad.

    At this time the only weekends that are not available are June 18, June 25, and July 2 (my daughter is getting married on the deck on the 25th and these are pre and post weekends for prep and cleanup). If you schedule for a weekday we might still be able to work something out…work…gotta pay the bills.

    Shane Hildebrandt
    Blaine, mn
    Posts: 2921
    April 23, 2005 at 3:57 am #358843

    hey guys, it is really nice to hear of your offers in this time of need and pain.

    I can only offer my prayers and know that the Lord will wrap that family with love and healing. I will also pass along the news to a few of my friends as well.

    Jarrad, nice to see you step up and try to help out this loving family. kudos to you!!!!

    lenny_jamison
    Bay City , WI
    Posts: 4001
    April 23, 2005 at 1:23 pm #358891

    That is a terrible tragedy. They will be in my prayers.

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