Many of us know Matt Davis as the guy in the camouflage jeep. I have known Matt since elementary, he played saxophone along side me in the Eureka Springs High School band, and served honorably in the United States Air Force after high school.
Matt has always been an avid outdoorsman, an artist, and a stonemason by trade. He is also self sufficient and self reliant, is a husband and a father, and to many a good neighbor and friend.
Several years ago Matt had a serious heart attack from which he was able to make an almost complete recovery. Unfortunately Matt has recently suffered a sudden and severe stroke and heart attack, and the prognosis is not good.
Matt’s family is devastated but still hopeful. Many of us in the community are hopeful as well, but we know that the road to recovery will be long and expensive.
At times like this we all become aware of the frailty of life and we want to say or do something to lift the spirits of the family and to aid in our friend’s recovery.
I have set up a Go Fund Me account for Matt’s family. Go Fund Me will charge a very small fee on each contribution associated with the maintenance of their site and the holding and distribution of funds. One hundred percent of remaining funds will be distributed directly to Matt’s wife, Dawn. This money is to help pay the family’s expenses while Matt is convalescing, as well as what we know will be expensive medical bills. Of course we know that this amount won’t pay all of Matt’s expenses, but it will allow his family to stay by his side and help with his recovery without becoming bankrupt, and that is the goal.
I’m asking everyone who knows Matt or his family, or anyone who has simply wondered what would become of their own family in a similar situation, to donate to help Matt’s wife and daughter, Jessika, during his recovery. Both Dawn and Jessika have been by Matt’s side continuously for the past nine days, and while they are hurting and worrying and Matt is struggling to survive, bills are mounting.
No amount is too small, and I know that the Davis family will be eternally grateful for this outpouring of love from the community.
To contribute simply go www.GoFundme.com and search Matt Davis Family Relief Fund, or type the following URL into your address bar: www.gofundme.com/2jh3ctw
On behalf of myself and the Davis family I want to thank the entire community for your caring, support, love and kindness.
Tony Freeman