Halie Wetherington [email protected]
Delores Gems and Star Martinez, two Madison residents recently injured in a Keaton Beach shipwreck, need the support of the community.
Star Martinez has a go finance me page where anyone wishing to support her can do so by making a donation to help with her medical expenses following the sinking. [Nancy Varn/Courtesy]
Martinez, the mother of her son, Brandon, can be supported at https://gofund.me/4fd56668. She suffered two brain hemorrhages, a chest tube, hip and rib fractures and other injuries from the wreckage. Walt’s Live Oak Ford, Martinez’s workplace for 13 years, also opened an account at First Federal Bank that accepts donations. These donations can be made at any Federal, Walt’s Live Oak Ford or Walt’s Live Oak Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram branch. All donations will be used to pay for medical bills and expenses after their recovery.
Donna Bloomstinewho suffered fatal injuries in the wreckage, has a go finance me page in his name made by Carla Mobley to help his family with funeral expenses. [Carla Mobley/Courtesy]
Donna Bloomstine, who suffered fatal injuries and died after the sinking, also has a Go Fund Me page set up by Carla Mobley to help with funeral expenses. This can be found at https://www.gofundme.com/f/3kafh-help-needed-for-medical-and-funeral-expenses. Bloomstine was a nurse here in Madison for several years and had recently retired. She leaves behind a large and loving family.
Gems of Dolores has a go finance me page set up by Nancy Varn where those who wish to support can do so. [Nancy Varn/Courtesy]
Nancy Varn took the time to create a Go Fund Me page for Gems and Martinez. Gems, a teacher at Lee Elementary, can be supported by visiting her page at https://www.gofundme.com/f/delores-gemsmom-to-sarah-and-mitch-mabardy?u tm_campaign=p_nacp+share-feuille&utm_medium =copy_link&utm_source=customer. She has a son, Mitch, and a daughter, Sarah Mabardy. She suffered from spinal fractures, pelvic fractures and other internal injuries.
