On Saturday August 29^th, GNCC 250-A class racer Kaleb Ward was involved in a serious accident resulting in multiple injuries. Kaleb was taken via lifeflight to the Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA where he has since remained in ICU.

Kaleb was placed on a respirator and has gained some consciousness when doctors have allowed Kaleb to wake up. Though he received numerous injuries obviously doctors are most concerned with Kaleb’s brain. Luckily, last week Kaleb was able to give a thumbs up, and while most signs are good, Kaleb still has a long journey to recovery.

We ask that everyone please keep Kaleb and his family in your thoughts and prayers. His mother has remained by his side since the accident, missing work along the way. Even with the best insurance in the world, the costs for a lengthy hospital stay would be enormous, so friends of the family set up and GoFundMe account with an initial goal of $5,000. They exceeded that goal within 24 hours and it has continued to grow since.

You can show your support for Kaleb and help his family through what will surely be a lengthy recovery process by donating on the GoFundMe page. Every little bit counts, and will go to helping Kaleb and his family during his recovery. We hope to see Kaleb back to 100% as soon as possible and back at the races!

http://www.gofundme.com/e93b2fg8