There has been a serious accident involving Chris Mathis, shelter mom of the Oregon Ferret Shelter. Chris, her daughter Samamntha, and Chris's 7month old grandchild, David, were involved in the car wreck. From accounts we have, a van (possible speeding) crossed a divider and struck them head-on. The child was killed in the crash. Chris and Samantha have suffered serious injuries. At last report Chris had just gone through surgery for leg injuries. All the volunteers of the OFS and PFSN are asking for your thoughts and prayers for Chris and her family. No doubt this will affect all of them emotionally, mentally, and financially. This is hitting many of us hard. For many of us they have been like family. As Vice President of the PFSN, and as a family friend, I would like to ask for any help that you may be able to provide. We will be doing our best to keep the OFS operating while Chris and her family recover. Needless to say there will be numerous expenses that they will also be burdened with (medical expenses and funeral expenses for the child) Please, your prayers and thoughts are needed. For those who wish to make financial donations, please use the PayPal link on the Pacific Ferret Shelter website www.ferretnet.org - notoate that the funds are for the OFS and we will direct them there. There is a PayPal account for the OFS, but only Chris has access to that. If you wish to make a personal donation to Chris's family, or wish to send a card, you can use the mailing address Mathis c/o Oregon Ferret Shelter 17560 South Holly Lane Oregon City, OR 97045. Thank you. Kevin B [Posted in FML issue 4579]