There are people that are well-known in the PWC race family. There are people that are popular, well thought-of and appreciated in the PWC industry. There are people that have contributed countless hours and untold effort to support, grow and promote the PWC community.
And then there is Mikey Young – who is all of those, and more.
And now, Mikey Young could use a return of some of that blood, sweat, tears, energy, emotion and yes, cold hard cash.
As many have heard, Young’s wife, Carrie, is facing medical battles right now, and the Young family needs the support of those in the PWC world – whether it is financial assistance, well wishes, prayers, organizing fundraising efforts, or other methods of giving back to someone who has poured so much of their life into this sport.
A Go Fund Me page has been created to help the Young family with medical bills, and efforts are underway in the community to find other ways to support Mikey and Carrie.
Below is more detailed information, as provided on the Go Fund Me page and put together by Jan DeProspero of the PWC Racing Family Facebook page, with additional information about the medical challenges Carrie is facing, and about the Go Fund Me account.
Dear Race Family,
I reach out to each of you with a heavy heart as we stand in solidarity during a challenging time for the Young family. Mikey’s wife, Carrie, has been courageously battling in the ICU for the past eight days, striving to recover from a severe illness. Initially admitted due to an inflamed pancreas, Carrie’s condition worsened into sepsis, resulting in complications that have impacted her kidneys, gallbladder, and other vital organs. Regrettably, doctors have informed us that Carrie will require permanent dialysis, with concerns lingering about sepsis affecting her bloodstream.
Many of you have expressed a heartfelt desire to help and without sharing the private details, Carrie’s medical bills continue to mount substantially and with the absence of medical insurance you can well imagine the strain the Young family is facing financially. Mikey has exhausted their savings in his unwavering commitment to Carrie’s recovery.
So, I humbly ask that we do what we do best – to come together as a family and surround them with love, support, and unwavering belief in Carrie’s healing journey. Let us unite in prayer, lifting up Carrie and the entire Young family, asking for strength, comfort, and healing. May each word of encouragement and every act of kindness serve as a ray of hope for Carrie, Mikey, and their loved ones. In this time of need, let us offer whatever assistance we can, knowing that together, we can lighten their burden and uplift their spirits.
Father, we lift up Carrie and the Young Family in prayer, asking for your blessing upon the hands and hearts of the medical team attending to her. Grant them wisdom, skill, and compassion in their care. Strengthen Mikey, Carrie, and the entire family, guiding them through this trying journey. May they continue to feel your presence and the outpouring of love and support from our community. While Carrie is unable to speak presently may she hear every encouraging word of prayer and feel every loving touch…….
If you would like to contribute, you can do so via this Go Fund Me page. Perhaps we can also organize an auction with the proceeds going to the Young family. I ask that you PLEASE SHARE THIS POST SO WE CAN GET THE WORD OUT QUICKLY
