05/13/2025
Yesterday, i posted pictures from Patten’s dance competition in Dalton, Georgia. On Sunday night, while Patten’s teammates were headed back home from the competition (we were watching the comp from home because Patten was sick), there was a horrific car accident. One of the vehicles involved was carrying a dancer from another dance studio on their way home from the competition. The dancer is in the hospital receiving treatment for burns and broken bones. Her brother and mom are in critical condition, and her father passed away in the accident. Many of Patten’s teammates were headed back from the competion and were either right in front or right behind the accident. It’s a heartbreaking reminder of just how quickly life can change. Please keep this dancer, her family, her teammates, the other families involved, the brave bystanders who fought to help, the first responders, and the doctors and nurses who have and will be treating these victims in your thoughts and prayers. This dancer’s family will have significant financial costs ahead of them. This is a venmo account where all of the funds will be given directly to the dancer’s family. Feel free to share. It’s a small way we can help.
