A well-known actor is throwing his support behind two Kansas State fans in the valley who were badly injured by a suspected drunk driver. That driver crashed into the pedi-cab they were in.
Now the online community is helping out.
The victim's families have temporarily relocated to the valley from Kansas, where the two young men are from. They were in town to watch the Fiesta Bowl.
The Tysver and Clark families are being told recovery could take up to six months -- the costs of living here are mounting and that's why Kinsey Schofield stepped in.
"Any amount of money is appreciated. Small increments of $5 to $25 encouraged. No one should start off their new year let alone their birthday in an ambulance."
Kinsey Schofield will never forget what she saw on Scottsdale Road in the early morning hours of January 4th.
"I was the first person to stumble across the accident after the Fiesta Bowl, saw the young men there, actually thought that they were dead," she says.
Police say suspected drunk driver 27-year-old Joseph Paul Spago ran his car into a pedi-cab. Two passengers, both 21 years old, were thrown into the street.
Michael Tysver and Cody Clark were critically injured.
"He basically has the same injuries that killed Dale Earnhardt -- separation of the spine from the skull," Joel Tysver, Michael's dad, told us by phone.
Schofield has since started a fund for the men. In just three days she has raised nearly $5,000.
Retweets from Kansas State alum and Modern Family star Eric Stonestreet and the Fiesta Bowl have added the star power she hopes will help the families pay for food and a place to stay so they can focus on their loved ones' recovery.
"I have no doubt that we will meet the goal of $10,000 and I have a really good feeling we will go beyond that, which I'm grateful for," says Schofield.
Schofield tells us she receives daily updates via text from Cody's sister and has received messages on the website from Michael's family. She looks forward to meeting them in person.
Saturday, May 18 2013 4:03 PM EDT2013-05-18 20:03:41 GMT
Officials in Connecticut say it was amazing that there were no fatalities or more injuries after two Metro-North trains collided around 6 p.m. in Fairfield Friday evening.
Officials in Connecticut say it was amazing that there were no fatalities or more injuries after two Metro-North trains collided around 6 p.m. in Fairfield Friday evening.
Saturday, May 18 2013 7:49 AM EDT2013-05-18 11:49:20 GMT
An airline official says a US Airways flight with 34 people aboard was forced to make a belly landing at Newark International Airport after experiencing landing gear trouble. No injuries were reported.
An airline official says a US Airways flight with 34 people aboard was forced to make a belly landing at Newark International Airport after experiencing landing gear trouble. No injuries were reported.
Friday, May 17 2013 9:12 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:12:56 GMT
A welcome sight in Coney Island: workers cleaning umbrellas, wiping down counters, and putting the finishing touches on a rebuilt Original Nathan's Famous.
A welcome sight in Coney Island: workers cleaning umbrellas, wiping down counters, and putting the finishing touches on a rebuilt Original Nathan's Famous.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:53 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:53:52 GMT
The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority has approved the master plan for the American Dream megamall in the Meadowlands sports complex. The approval at Friday's special board meeting means the
The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority has approved the master plan for the American Dream megamall in the Meadowlands sports complex. The approval at Friday's special board meeting means the
Friday, May 17 2013 8:28 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:28:27 GMT
Democratic Assemblyman Vito Lopez, who represents New York City, said he will resign June 20 amid a sexual harassment scandal and run for a City Council seat.
Democratic Assemblyman Vito Lopez, who represents New York City, said he will resign June 20 amid a sexual harassment scandal and run for a City Council seat.
Friday, May 17 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:54:45 GMT
The big game will be played in New Jersey but the big party will be in New York City. Organizers call it "Super Bowl Boulevard."
The big game will be played in New Jersey but the big party will be in New York City. Organizers call it "Super Bowl Boulevard": it will stretch from 44th Street on Broadway all the way to 34th Street.
Friday, May 17 2013 5:03 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:03:04 GMT
A 21-year-old Hofstra University student was shot and killed during an apparent home-invasion robbery in Uniondale, Long Island. The suspect also died in the incident.
A 21-year-old Hofstra University student was shot and killed during an apparent home-invasion robbery in Uniondale, Long Island. The suspect also died in the incident.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:17 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:17:46 GMT
A Humvee carrying six Navy SEALs and two other sailors overturned during a training exercise at Fort Knox in Kentucky, killing one of the SEALs and injuring the others, military officials said Friday.
A Humvee carrying six Navy SEALs and two other sailors overturned during a training exercise at Fort Knox in Kentucky, killing one of the SEALs and injuring the others, military officials said Friday.
