In Support of Scott & Dawn Russell

Scott & Dawn Russell

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Hello to all Family and Friends.

Our friend, THS classmate and dedicated family man, Scott Russell (THS Class of '87), has been unexpectedly hospitalized with a rare form of encephalitis called:  rhombencephalitis. 

This is life threatening situation. He has been in a coma and on a ventilator for the past few weeks as doctors make minute by minute decisions to save his life.

We do not know what the outcome will be, and we are all hoping and praying that Scott pulls through! 

For the past few weeks, his loving wife Dawn (THS Class of '88) has stayed by his side, consulting with the medical team and praying for her husband to wake up. Dawn is at the hospital day and night. 

After raising a family in Western New York, where he was employed at Dunlap/Sumitomo for 31 years, Scott and Dawn moved to North Carolina 1 year ago. They started a business and bought a home. This was their dream for years and they made it come to fruition.

Now, with this sudden turn of events causing Scott to fight for his life, everything is at risk as medical and household bills pile up. 

I still remember the joy of their wedding 21 years ago. They are loved by so many. Let's come together for Scott and his family in their time of need. 

Please join me in helping Scott, Dawn, and their family by donating what you can.

***All donations go directly to Scott and Dawn to be used for medical and basic household expenses, so Dawn can focus on Scott's treatment and survival. 

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Dawn Russell
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Anonymous 2 days ago • with donation

Sending lots of prayers and love

Renee Oak-Schlachter 5 days ago • with donation

May hope and comfort surround your family.

AnnMarie Garlipp 6 days ago • with donation

Praying for you!

Patty Burns 8 days ago • on 'UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2, 2026' update

Prayers to Scott, Dawn and family! Praying for a recovery.

Lynn Casal 8 days ago • on 'UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2, 2026' update

Praying for recovery and strength. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️

Barbara Deane 8 days ago • on 'UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2, 2026' update

Nicole This is Barb Deane....This is great news....Please give Dawn and Scott and their children my continued prayers and strength, and hugs.....Also Thankyou for the update on Scott..
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