Robotics Family Support Needed

[tomy]

Every once and a while I read a sad story on chief delphi and hope to god that I never have to do such a thing. A first robotics team is much more then a team, its a family. On October 1st, a member former member of my FTC team of two years was in an ATV accident. Him and a friend were on separate ATV's. His friend stopped and Kody couldn't stop fast enough. He flipped the ATV on top of himself. He was air lifted to the hospital where nearly half of his left brain was removed. A recent MRI report came back and the results are grim. He has skull fragments deep in what remains of his brain. I ask the robotics family to support the Roettjer family in their time of need. The family is very religious so prayers are very welcome.

You can follow the story here (https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kodyroettjer/journal)and support the family.

Many Thanks
Tomy
Mentor FTC Team 7288 and FRC 3038

[MeGuttieri]

Thoughts and best wishes from NorCal. We'll be hoping for the best as well.

[ctt956]

This is such a sad story. Prayers for sure. I hope that everyone on Chief Delphi will rally behind this family.

[TheBoulderite]

I'll be praying over here in Colorado for him and his family.

[Chief Hedgehog]

Thoughts and prayers...

[JustinCAD]

I will be praying for him and the family and friends... Such a terrible thing to happen.

[frcguy]

I am saddened to hear about your alumni. I will be sending my thoughts and prayers for Kody and his family.

[wireties]

Prayers coming your way from Texas!

[tomy]

Tonight after two long weeks of fighting Kody is no longer with us. Thank you for all the prayers for the family. He is in a better place now. To help support the family more here is a link to the GoFundMe (https://www.gofundme.com/fightkodyfight).

Thanks
Tomy

[Chief Hedgehog]

So sorry to hear this. Prayers for the family and the team.

[frcguy]

I am saddened to hear of Kody's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.