Floydada Methodist Church to Host Drive-Through Fundraiser for Hanes Family

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The Floydada Methodist Church is organizing a drive-through cheeseburger lunch fundraiser on April 12 to support the Hanes family, whose daughter Ellie suffered severe injuries in a Colorado ski trip accident in January. The family has been staying in Denver near the hospital, incurring medical expenses and housing costs, and the church hopes to ease their financial burden so they can focus on Ellie's recovery. Community members can also donate to a love fund at local banks or directly at the church.

Why it matters

The Floydada community is known for rallying around families in need, and this fundraiser is an opportunity for the town to come together and provide support for the Hanes family during a very difficult time.

The details

The drive-through cheeseburger lunch fundraiser will be held at the Floydada Methodist Church starting at 11:30 a.m. on April 12. All proceeds will go towards the Hanes family's medical expenses and housing costs as they remain in Denver near their daughter Ellie, who was severely injured in a ski trip accident in January. In addition to the lunch fundraiser, community members can also donate to a love fund established at First United Bank locations in Amarillo and Canyon, or drop off donations directly at the Floydada Methodist Church office.

• The fundraiser will be held on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
• Ellie Hanes was injured in a ski trip accident in Colorado in January 2026.

What’s next

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