Train-crash survivor makes it to his benefit breakfast at HPIC

That’s Vince Hance, the West Seattle 18-year-old who survived being hit by a light-rail train in Columbia City two days before Thanksgiving. He is now in rehab after getting out of the hospital, but has a long road to recovery. Vince was doing OK enough this morning to be at Highland Park Improvement Club, which hosted a pancake breakfast to benefit Vince and his family.

Vince, a former Chief Sealth International High School football player, was crossing the tracks after waiting for one train to pass but didn’t see the one that hit him; he had to be rescued from under it. If you missed the breakfast, they’re also continuing to fundraise online.

7 Replies to "Train-crash survivor makes it to his benefit breakfast at HPIC"

  • Christie December 12, 2015 (1:44 pm)

    Thank you to everyone that came today. We really appreciate it.

  • Pauline December 12, 2015 (5:16 pm)

    We just just want to say a big huge THANK YOU to to everyone that came out to Vincent’s pancake fundraiser!!! It was AMAZING! Vincent was so very excited to see the love he thought wasn’t there for him. You lifted him up and for I am truly thankful ❣
    So thank you all…. 😍😘

  • Kim December 12, 2015 (7:26 pm)

    Wow, that’s amazing. Wishing him a speedy recovery!!! Is there another way to donate?

    • WSB December 12, 2015 (7:32 pm)

      Besides the online fund linked in the story?

  • Jae December 12, 2015 (10:44 pm)

    http://www.gofundme.com/vincenthance

  • Brent December 13, 2015 (1:53 pm)

    Just something you may want to consider.
    Many of the elderly may want to contribute but do not have access to a computer or are uncomfortable with a gofundme account and putting their credit card account information on the internet. Some may have not been able to get to the benefit breakfast. Are you able to give out information where someone could mail you a check and to whom to make the check out to ? This might have been what Kim (above ) may have wanted. I have mentioned this story to people that do not have access to a computer and sometimes we forget about them. Wishing you the best.

  • Pauline December 13, 2015 (7:01 pm)

    @Brent that was a great way to put it and your right!
    Anyone can send or stop by and drop off donations for
    Vincent Hance
    C/O Sarah
    Brunette Mix Salon
    4306 SW Oregon St
    Seattle, WA 98116
    United States

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