Community Rallies Around Tewksbury Mom Severely Injured In Crash

TEWKSBURY, MA — The community is rallying around a Tewksbury family after a mother was severely injured in an accident involving a drunk driver.

Janice Dumont organized a fundraiser on behalf of Richard Blanchard.

She wrote on GoFundMe:

"A dear friend, close colleague, mother, sister, aunt and so much more, Kristy was tragically involved in a car accident on a girls' weekend away in Miami as the result of her Uber being hit by a drunk driver. She has suffered severe injuries involving a multitude of broken bones, among other things, and has a long road to recovery ahead of her which will require multiple surgeries and extensive rehab. The goal is to support Kristy and her family as she continues to try and build her strength for medical transport back home to MA to rehab near her beautiful sons, amazing husband, and adorable pup, Gus. She is strong, a fighter and we know with time she will get to the other side of this. The road is long and we want to step in this journey together and offer support to Kristy and her family in this very difficult time with medical needs, daycare, babysitting, family coordination, dog walking, home help, and day to day needs of a young, beautiful family awaiting the return of their incredibly special QB. On behalf of her family, they want to thank everyone for the love, kindness, good wishes and support. We welcome everyone to join us on this healing journey."

The fundraiser has generated $54,063 out of a $100,000 goal on 277 donations.

For more information and to donate, go to GoFundMe.