Year Of The Knife have been sadly concerned in a horrible automotive accident on June 28 that left vocalist Madi Watkins in important situation, and the remainder of the band with different traumas. Happily guitarist Brandon Watkins has offered an replace through the band’s GoFundMe, saying Madi is now in secure situation and the remainder of the band is recovering as effectively. Madi suffered head and spinal accidents within the crash, in addition to a couple of different damaged bones.
“I’m so grateful; we’re so grateful to have so many particular individuals searching for us,” wrote Brandon. “I’ve nothing however gratitude for everybody who has donated and shared. At the moment, Madi is secure and we’re ready for the medical doctors to present us extra data on what our subsequent steps will probably be shifting ahead within the restoration course of. Aaron, Andy and I are recovering and try to remain optimistic.”
The GoFundMe has raised over $130,000 up to now to assist get Year Of The Knife again on their ft after the horrific incident. You can donate to it here. The next an outline taken from the GoFundMe of what occurred to Year Of The Knife.
“Hello, we’re elevating funds for our pals Madi, Brandon, Andy and Aaron who’re band members in Year Of The Knife. Final evening, the band was driving from SLC to Colorado Springs after they collided with an 18-wheeler. Andy & Aaron each sustained damaged legs and different trauma. Brandon is concussed. Madi is in important situation with head and spinal accidents and some damaged bones. As we wait for extra data on their circumstances, we’re doing the very best we will to alleviate any stress doable.
“As you possibly can assume, their touring van is totaled. The van additionally doubles as Madi and B‘s sole car so this may affect them in additional methods than simply touring. Madi and B additionally run their model, Sweet Corpse, that may proceed to satisfy orders however different points could also be halted for the foreseeable future. Because of these terrible circumstance, we sadly have to think about the monetary burden this may place on our pals. If you’ll be able to assist in any manner, all of us drastically recognize it.
“We ask that you simply please share with your loved ones and pals, and please ship the 4 of all of them the optimistic ideas, power, prayers, something. We’re so grateful that everybody is alive, however there’s a lengthy street forward of them for restoration. Please think about donating to assist with their medical payments and to maintain them afoot whereas they’re caught in SLC. Thanks prematurely.
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