A GoFundMe campaign supporting 7-year-old Saylor Graham’s recovery following a tragedy involving an Oregon elementary school shooting has raised more than $210,000, with nearly 4,000 donations helping her family manage medical expenses and other urgent costs.
The fundraiser, titled “Support Saylor’s Recovery,” had collected $210,941 toward its $250,000 goal when the campaign page was shared. The organizers said the money would help cover hospital bills, accommodation, transportation and lost income while Saylor’s parents remain by their daughter’s side.
Organized by Trisa Lovejoy on behalf of Saylor’s mother, Danielle Graham, the fundraiser was created in Bend, Oregon. The appeal describes the situation as a tragedy no child should have to endure but does not provide additional details about the incident.
Saylor Graham’s family faces financial pressure during recovery
According to the fundraising appeal, Saylor is a loving and determined child with multiple medical needs. Her recovery has brought additional uncertainty and financial pressure as her family works to manage her care.
Both of Saylor’s parents are self-employed, and their ability to work has been significantly limited as they focus on their daughter’s recovery, according to the campaign.
The fundraiser aims to ease some of that burden by helping the family pay for treatment-related expenses and the everyday costs of staying close to Saylor during her recovery.
The appeal also expressed gratitude to those supporting the family through donations, prayers and messages of kindness.
“Every donation, prayer, and act of kindness means so much,” the campaign stated, thanking supporters for standing with Saylor and her family.
Nearly 4,000 donations support Saylor’s recovery
The fundraiser had received approximately 3,968 donations when the campaign page was shared. Contributions included a range of individual amounts, with an anonymous donor listed as the top contributor at $2,000.
At that time, the total of $210,941 represented approximately 84% of the campaign’s $250,000 goal. The donations reflected substantial support for the family as it navigates the financial challenges associated with Saylor’s recovery.
The campaign encourages people who are able to contribute to help cover mounting expenses while Saylor’s parents remain focused on her care.
However, the fundraiser does not specify Saylor’s medical prognosis or provide a timeline for her recovery. The campaign description also leaves further details about the incident and her condition unconfirmed.
For now, the fundraising effort is focused on helping the Graham family manage medical and living expenses while supporting Saylor through her recovery.