Friends of Joe Knox, the Mercy Flight pilot injured in a
tractor accident two months ago, came together Saturday to raise money
for Knox by holding a yard sale.
Besides the physical and emotional pain Knox faces, he is also
burdened by medical expenses. Friends hoped by holding the yard sale
they could help lift some of that burden off his shoulders.
“It’s a long process,” former Mercy Flight nurse Amanda Check said.
“He has braces on, and all that costs, and just being out in Seattle,
food for his family, lodging, and follow up doctor appointments, it all
adds up.”
For a man who has helped save so many lives for more than 15 years, they say a yard sale was the least they could do for him.
“He’s one of the most positive guys I’ve ever met, just very
hardworking, just fun to be around, overall just a great, great person,”
Mercy Flight nurse Brian Schruth said.
More than 40 friends, co-workers, and others who had known Knox
through Mercy Flight and his volunteering in the community, donated
hundreds of items to be sold. They hoped to raise at least $1000.
With dozens streaming onto the lawn and the thought of Knox in mind, his friends said they had no doubt they could do it.
“If anybody else was in that situation, he’d be right there for them also,” Check said.
Friends will also hold another benefit Saturday, June 30, at the Sting Sports bar from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. There will be a raffle, silent and live auctions, and entertainment.
