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Support Savannah's Healing Journey

Support Savannah's Healing Journey

Fundraising for

Savannah Johnson

Fundraising forSavannah Johnson
Kyle Kamppinen

Kyle Kamppinen

Houghton, Michigan

Maddison Johnson
Kelly K
Amanda Johnson
are collaborating on this fundraiser
$37,134of $100,000 goal
365
Donors
153
Comments
98
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👍 0% fee

Hello everyone.

For those of you who do not know, sweet Savannah was brutally attacked in North Carolina on June 14 and is now suffering from severe injuries. Amongst other things, the attack has left her with a fractured vertebra and severely damaged throat, and she’s been struggling to breathe.

Savannah underwent a successful 5-hour surgery on Monday and had to be intubated. There was some slight progress physically after the surgery and she was able to speak a little, but she’s had a few setbacks. As of now, she has fluid in her lungs and so doctors will be keeping her on a ventilator for at least a week; they have yet to rule out paralysis.

Mom and Dad, Ricky and Amanda, are with her now and are heartsick over what happened. Thankfully, they know who attacked her and he’s now in jail. With expected legal, medical and travel expenses, the family will need support, both emotionally and financially. We are all hoping and praying for a strong recovery, but Savannah is in bad shape and will need months, if not a lifetime of medical care. Savannah is such a bright, wonderful girl with a whole life ahead of her. Please consider donating whatever you can to help this wonderful family.


Fundraiser Updates (5)

October 01, 2026
Amanda Johnson
Amanda Johnson

Vanna is getting acclimated to therapy rehabilitation at Houghton and is really working hard! Her handicap accessible bedroom is being framed now. We are thankful for all the progress ♥️

September 22, 2026
Amanda Johnson
Amanda Johnson

We were able to get Savannah home via medical transport on Friday. Ricky joined her as only one of us could go. I flew home .The trip went well for us all.

I am trying to fight insurance to please reimburse us for this necessary expense. They said because she was no longer using a trach, it wasn't medically necessary. It absolutely was. I can't imagine how we would e gotten here here safely without that. The company made us pay upfront so thank you all for your donations that made it possible.

Her room is not ready ( lots yet to go) so she will be staying in our living room area until then. Luckily we have a large living room .

Insurance will not pay for any in home care because she will have outpatient therapy,which the therapists at SR Ability Lab said is very important to have with the machines ,so I will be staying off of work for the foreseeable future to care for her.

We are so happy to be home and thankful for all of the prayers,love and support. We have a long road ahead yet, but it is wonderful to start this new chapter in our story

September 04, 2026
Amanda Johnson
Amanda Johnson

Savannah was able to try doing one of her favorite hobbies yesterday in art therapy. She loves to sew and makes a lot of her own clothes. She is not able to use her fingers well but her hands work and we are hoping more finger movement comes back soon. It was a really happy day for her!

We should be able to go home within the next couple of weeks and unfortunately our insurance will not pay for transport home. We are grateful for all your help in donations and in prayer. We look we look forward to being able to be at home again soon 🙏🤗

August 31, 2026
Amanda Johnson
Amanda Johnson

Trying more new things in therapy sessions as her strength progresses. Gaining movement and control in her midsection 😀

August 26, 2026
Amanda Johnson
Amanda Johnson

Savannah was able to get out of the facility for the first time the other day with her power chair for a visit to the nearby Beach.

Maddison Johnson
Angie Bostrom
Tiki McIntyre
Kristin Johnson Boswell
Jennifer Burkman
and others donated recently
James Sowka

James Sowka

$200 • Recent donation

Isaac Ruiz

Isaac Ruiz

$2,000 • Top donation

Maddison Johnson

Maddison Johnson

$100 • First donation

Organizer

Kyle Kamppinen

Kyle Kamppinen is the organizer of this fundraiser

Collaborators
Maddison Johnson
Kelly K

Maddison Johnson and 1 other are collaborating on this fundraiser

Beneficiary
Amanda Johnson

Support  Amanda Johnson  by donating to this fundraiser

Support Savannah's Healing Journey
Kyle Kamppinen

Kyle Kamppinen

Houghton, Michigan

Maddison Johnson
Kelly K
Amanda Johnson
are collaborating on this fundraiser

Fundraising for

Savannah Johnson

Fundraising forSavannah Johnson
Donation protected
👍 0% fee

Hello everyone.

For those of you who do not know, sweet Savannah was brutally attacked in North Carolina on June 14 and is now suffering from severe injuries. Amongst other things, the attack has left her with a fractured vertebra and severely damaged throat, and she’s been struggling to breathe.

Savannah underwent a successful 5-hour surgery on Monday and had to be intubated. There was some slight progress physically after the surgery and she was able to speak a little, but she’s had a few setbacks. As of now, she has fluid in her lungs and so doctors will be keeping her on a ventilator for at least a week; they have yet to rule out paralysis.

Mom and Dad, Ricky and Amanda, are with her now and are heartsick over what happened. Thankfully, they know who attacked her and he’s now in jail. With expected legal, medical and travel expenses, the family will need support, both emotionally and financially. We are all hoping and praying for a strong recovery, but Savannah is in bad shape and will need months, if not a lifetime of medical care. Savannah is such a bright, wonderful girl with a whole life ahead of her. Please consider donating whatever you can to help this wonderful family.


Fundraiser Updates (5)

October 01, 2026
Amanda Johnson
Amanda Johnson

Vanna is getting acclimated to therapy rehabilitation at Houghton and is really working hard! Her handicap accessible bedroom is being framed now. We are thankful for all the progress ♥️

September 22, 2026
Amanda Johnson
Amanda Johnson

We were able to get Savannah home via medical transport on Friday. Ricky joined her as only one of us could go. I flew home .The trip went well for us all.

I am trying to fight insurance to please reimburse us for this necessary expense. They said because she was no longer using a trach, it wasn't medically necessary. It absolutely was. I can't imagine how we would e gotten here here safely without that. The company made us pay upfront so thank you all for your donations that made it possible.

Her room is not ready ( lots yet to go) so she will be staying in our living room area until then. Luckily we have a large living room .

Insurance will not pay for any in home care because she will have outpatient therapy,which the therapists at SR Ability Lab said is very important to have with the machines ,so I will be staying off of work for the foreseeable future to care for her.

We are so happy to be home and thankful for all of the prayers,love and support. We have a long road ahead yet, but it is wonderful to start this new chapter in our story

September 04, 2026
Amanda Johnson
Amanda Johnson

Savannah was able to try doing one of her favorite hobbies yesterday in art therapy. She loves to sew and makes a lot of her own clothes. She is not able to use her fingers well but her hands work and we are hoping more finger movement comes back soon. It was a really happy day for her!

We should be able to go home within the next couple of weeks and unfortunately our insurance will not pay for transport home. We are grateful for all your help in donations and in prayer. We look we look forward to being able to be at home again soon 🙏🤗

August 31, 2026
Amanda Johnson
Amanda Johnson

Trying more new things in therapy sessions as her strength progresses. Gaining movement and control in her midsection 😀

August 26, 2026
Amanda Johnson
Amanda Johnson

Savannah was able to get out of the facility for the first time the other day with her power chair for a visit to the nearby Beach.

Organizer

Kyle Kamppinen

Kyle Kamppinen is the organizer of this fundraiser

Collaborators
Maddison Johnson
Kelly K

Maddison Johnson and 1 other are collaborating on this fundraiser

Beneficiary
Amanda Johnson

Support  Amanda Johnson  by donating to this fundraiser

$37,134of $100,000 goal
365Donors
153Comments
98Shares
Maddison Johnson
Angie Bostrom
Tiki McIntyre
Kristin Johnson Boswell
Jennifer Burkman
and others donated recently
James Sowka

James Sowka

$200 • Recent donation

Isaac Ruiz

Isaac Ruiz

$2,000 • Top donation

Maddison Johnson

Maddison Johnson

$100 • First donation

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