Fundraiser for Severely Injured Student

GRIDLEY, CA (MPG) - On Saturday, August 8^th, a young-man from Gridley, Randy Miller, was severely injured in a car accident.

Miller was life-flighted to Enloe Hospital in Chico for treatment and then transferred to U.C. Davis in Sacramento. He sustained a broken neck, broken jaw, severe tendon damage to his right leg and has been on a ventilator while awaiting surgery. Reports from friends and family have noted daily progress.

A fundraiser has been set up to pay for his medical bills, aftercare, therapy and to help his mother, Sarah, with lodging and travel expenses while she stays close to her son. 

Diane Wilkerson, who set up the online fundraiser writes, “For those of you that don’t know Randy, you need… to know that he is an amazing young man. Despite being thrown a few curveballs in his life, Randy has always excelled at academics and sports. He is currently a student at Chico State and studying to be a CHP officer. He was an outstanding student and athlete while at Gridley High School and was a huge part of championship teams in both basketball and baseball. He lives at home in Gridley and commutes to school and work.”

The community has been quick to show support. At the time of this article, $18,400 had been raised towards the $20,000 goal. Unfortunately, scammers have been posing as Wilkerson, asking through Facebook Messenger for those participating to purchase Amazon gift cards. Wilkerson has taken steps to prevent further issues but asks that people donate through the Facebook Fundraiser page at https://www.facebook.com/donate/343577903487173, or contact her directly at (530) 308-1431.