GoFundMe • Medical
Outpouring of Love for Clay Howard: The Road to Recovery
Organised by Kirstin Hoelzel in Athol, ID, for Hilary and Clay Howard after Clay's left hand was severed in a log splitter on 27 September. Hilary applied a tourniquet, recovered the hand and called 911.
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- Raised
- $63K+
- Goal
- $80K
- Donations
- 294
Figures read from the public campaign page on 2 October 2026 and not updated live.
The constraint
The donation count is modest relative to the amount raised, meaning a smaller group is giving generously. Widening the number of donors is the main lever.
Takeaway
When a few generous donors carry a campaign, the next stage is broadening the base.
What we would run next
- 01
Small-gift ask: invite everyone to give any amount and share, lowering the barrier.
- 02
Rural community reach: local groups, churches and trades networks around Athol.
- 03
Recovery updates: surgery and rehab milestones bring people back.
- 04
Hero angle: Hilary's quick action is a strong local news story.
Independent marketing analysis of a publicly listed campaign. CrowdBooster is not affiliated with this campaign or its organisers, and figures shown were read from the public page at the time noted above.
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