Tracy (Colin & Ashlyn)’s Story

Site created on November 23, 2021

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On Monday, November 22, Colin (17) and Ashlyn (14) Gillespie were involved in a serious accident on their way to school in Pendleton. Both children were Lifelined and Colin is in the ICU at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis and Ashlyn is in the ICU at Riley Childrens Hospital in Indianapolis ; both in critical condition. Upon arrival, both Colin and Ashlyn were intubated and both have brain injuries. Colin is also suffering from broken ribs. Both children are receiving MRI’s to monitor the brain swelling. Colin and Ashlyn are unconscious, but responding to pain.

We ask that your pray for Colin and Ashlyn to escape the aftermath of this tragic accident without any long term effects. We also ask that you lift the doctors, surgeons, nurses and therapists up in prayer. And the entire Gillespie family, especially Bill, Tracy, and Laney.

The Gillespie Family has a long recovery ahead of them and will need monetary donations and gift cards for gas, food, lodging, and of course medical bills.

Newest Update

December 7, 2021

Journal entry by angela lurton —

Tracy's sister Brittany is heading up a t shirt fundraiser.  Here are the details...
We are currently doing a fundraiser to show our love and support for Bill, Tracy, Delaney, Colin, & Ashlyn!
Support the Gillespie family by purchasing a shirt to show your support for Colin and Ashlyn. Each shirt is $20 - 45% of each order will go back to the Gillespie family to help pay for medical bills.
Currently we will be making batches of shirts. It may take up to two weeks for shirts to be completed at this time.
** DELIVERY**
There are TWO delivery options.
1. You can pay for shirts to be shipped to your home. To do so you need to add the flat rate shipping listing to your cart as well. Here is the link: https://www.littleelkhandmade.com/.../shirt-flat-rate...
2. We are in the works of setting up a pickup date at Pendleton High School. We do not have a determined date yet but will here in the next few days that we can email you with.
Click the link and click on the Gillespie strong t-shirt to order yours today!
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