Twin Girls And Dad Injured By Fallen Tree In Rose Hill

ROSE HILL, VA—Days of rain saturated the grounds, causing trees to topple around the region and close roads. For one family in the Rose Hill area, this tragically hit too close to home.

At the Cawlo home, twins Caitlyn and Skylar were playing in the backyard with their dad on Thursday, July 19. Their family time turned tragic when a tree struck all three of them.

The girls and their dad Jim went to Fairfax Hospital with significant injuries. Jim Cawlo has undergone multiple surgeries for neck, back and hip injuries. The girls were released from the hospital on Saturday, July 28 while their dad was moved to Mount Vernon Rehabilitation Center.

The family faces physical therapy and rehabilitation, and the girls' severe head injuries will require follow ups, A GoFundMe account has been set up to help the family with medical expenses. The campaign aims to raise $50,000 for the family.

"The family’s medical expenses are insurmountable, and that is why help and funding is needed immediately," states Linda Ippolito, the campaign organizer.

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