10/20/2026
Our hearts are completely broken over the tragedy that took place at Silver Rail Elementary last Thursday. Like all of you in our Bend community, we are grieving deeply for the innocent lives lost, the injured, the brave individuals who acted to protect others, and every family whose life has been forever altered.
Words will never be enough to heal a loss like this, but we want our neighbors to know that you are not carrying this weight alone. Bend is a tight-knit family, and in times of dark heartbreak, we hold onto each other and surround our grieving families with love, compassion, and support.
For anyone looking for direct ways to support those who were impacted, we’ve included the verified GoFundMe campaigns below. Please keep these families in your thoughts, send them love, and let's continue to lean on one another.
We are here with you, Bend. 🤍🕊️
- Verified GoFundMe Links & Details:
* For 5-Year-Old Rhoam Summer & Family:
Link: [https://www.gofundme.com/f/coming-together-for-the-summer-family](https://www.gofundme.com/f/coming-together-for-the-summer-family)
Details: Set up to support the family of 5-year-old Rhoam, who tragically lost his life.
* For 7-Year-Old Saylor Graham (Currently Recovering in Hospital):
Link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-family-of-injured-silver-rail-child
Details: Supports the family of 7-year-old Saylor Graham, who was critically injured and underwent emergency medical care in Portland.
* For Kaylub Giamanco (The Parent Who Stopped the Shooter):
[https://www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with-kaylub-supporting-a-father-who-p-x7jh5](https://www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with-kaylub-supporting-a-father-who-p-x7jh5)
Details: Supports Kaylub (a local father of two) and his family with medical, trauma-informed care, and missed work expenses following his heroics.
* For Becky Drury (Teacher Recovering from Surgery):
[https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-ms-beckys-healing-journey-ebb9g](https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-ms-beckys-healing-journey-ebb9g)
Details: 54-year-old teacher Becky Drury was wounded during the event and underwent surgery for her injuries.
* Coach/Teacher Megan Lambert:
Details: 25-year-old teacher and volleyball coach Megan Lambert tragically lost her life. The Central Oregon Volleyball Club launched a memorial fundraiser/scholarship in her honor to cover participation costs for youth players, carrying on her legacy of giving back to local kids.
* Centralized GoFundMe Hub:
https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/silver-rail-elementary-school-shooting
Details: GoFundMe’s official landing page listing all verified campaigns for the Silver Rail community.
