Fundraiser Coming Up to Help Daniel Hand's Joseph Barber

Madison residents are continuing to offer support for Daniel Hand High School Senior Joseph Barber who is recovering from a recent serious diving accident at the Surf Club.

On Dec. 23, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. support Joe Barber at an open skate at Yale University’s Ingalls Rink. Visit with Santa, pizza, hot cocoa and holiday treats, games, great raffle prizes & silent auction, DJ, and more!

Tickets to skate are $10 per skater (with a maximum of $25 per family of 3 or more skaters). Please bring your own skates and helmets (required). Tickets available online or at the door.

To register online, go here.

Unable to attend but would like to help Joe? Please visit Joe’s campaign page here.

All proceeds go to HelpHOPELive to help pay uninsured medical expenses for Barber. For more information, contact lydiawilliamskeller@gmail.com.

An update on Joe’s condition via his family through Lydia Williams Keller:

“Joe is currently at Craig Rehabilitation Hospital in Denver, Colorado, where he has been undergoing rehab since September. He recently experienced septic shock which set his rehab back a few weeks but he is working very hard to recover. He has resumed his therapy, and is working hard to regain strength and to get back to where he left off before being septic. He plans to return home on Jan 1st and is counting down the days! He’s staying positive and focused and is anxious to return to DHHS to complete his Senior year.”

To send Joe a message and get updates on his progress, visit www.facebook.com/gowithjoego. To make a donation to his GoFundMe campaign, please click here. All proceeds go directly to the Barber family.