The Hanes Family (PHOTO COURTESY: JENNIFER HANES/FB)
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada community has once again shown the strength of small-town support, coming together to help the Hanes family following a serious accident involving their daughter, Ellie Hanes.
Ellie, the daughter of Chance and Jennifer Hanes, was critically injured in a skiing accident in January. Since then, she has undergone multiple tests and surgeries as part of her recovery. The family has continued to share updates on Ellie’s progress through social media, keeping friends and community members informed and asking for continued prayers.
Wanting to help ease the financial burden of mounting medical expenses, local businesses and residents stepped up in a big way.
Drink Stop On Main and Social Fly partnered to organize a silent auction fundraiser to benefit the Hanes family. Through the generosity of donors and bidders alike, the auction raised $2,500 to help with medical costs and other family needs during this challenging time.
The success of the fundraiser was made possible by numerous individuals and businesses who donated items for the auction. Those contributors include:
Stacey Reeves
Larry & Penny Ogden
Gayla Marble
Lorie & Marcie
Janet Pyle
Kalli Martin
Social Fly
Laura Nutt
Vintage Acres
Nikki Smith
Meredith – Tonya Smith
Mike & Karol Rainwater
Rhonda Stovall
Lewis Leather
Floydada Chamber of Commerce
Kay Rainwater
Sarah Hinsley
Angelique Hinojosa
Barbara Nutt
Kristi Ward
Dianne Emert
Serrato Farms
Assiter Ag – Risk
Robbie Odom
Drink Stop On Main
Community members say the fundraiser is just one example of how Floydada consistently supports its own in times of need. From donations to prayers and messages of encouragement, the outpouring of love for Ellie and her family has been evident.
As Ellie continues her recovery journey, the Hanes family remains grateful for the kindness, generosity, and unwavering support shown by the Floydada community.
For those wishing to continue supporting the family, updates on Ellie’s condition can be found through the family’s social media posts.
