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Recent HS Grad Suffers Burns On 85%Of Body, Lehigh County Community Rallies
An 18-year-old graduate of Emmaus High School has died as a result of burns from a bonfire, authorities said.
Julian Díaz died on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 4 a.m. at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest, after suffering bruns on 84 percent of his body, according to the Lehigh County Coroner.
"He was a funny loving caring son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend," his uncle, Jonathan Gring of Emmaus said on a GoFundMe page. "He always made everyone laugh and if you knew you were going to be around Julian, you knew you were in for some kinda entertainment."
The deadly incident occurred on Wednesday, …
Late Montco High School Grad Was Planning To Join Air Force, Fund Says
A class of 2024 graduate of Wissahickon High School, died on Monday, July 1, loved ones wrote in a GoFundMe launched to help the family.
Domenic G. Dugas, was 17-years-old, and slated to leave for training in the US Air Force at the end of the summer, fund organizer Denise Sabia explained.
"No one is ever prepared to bury a child, and the financial burden of a memorial service is unimaginable during this difficult time," she wrote.
"Please consider contributing to help with the costs of medical bills, transporting Dom's body from NJ to PA, cremation, a…
Philly Area Woman Left With 'Serious Injuries' After Dog Attack: GoFundMe
A Pennsylvania woman was seriously injured after a dog attack, loved ones said. Now, she needs help covering unexpected medical bills.
Jordan Wilson, of Bucks County, was bitten by a mastiff dog and suffered facial injuries that will necessitate several surgeries over the next six months, including a skin graft to her nose, according to a GoFundMe.
Wilson, on the other hand, is unable to cover medical costs because she turned 26 in early April and is no longer covered by her parents' health insurance, her mom, Melissa Wilson said.
According to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Penns…
