It’s been nearly three months since Michelle Durham and daughter Montanna had their lives turned completely upside down. Since that fateful day in late October, the outpouring of support from the community has been overwhelming and has been a godsend to the family enduring an unimaginable loss.

It was early evening on Oct. 27 when Montanna and her dad Troy were on their way home, traveling along Route 17 near Ark, when they were involved in an automobile accident that claimed Troy’s life and left Montanna, 14, in a Richmond hospital for 20 days with neck and spinal injuries.

Almost immediately, the family began experiencing first-hand the generosity and love from neighbors, friends and strangers. "It’s been overwhelming, absolutely amazing," Michelle said.

It all started with the Gloucester Field Hockey Club partnering with John Gordon, owner of the Gloucester Chick-fil-A, to hold a fundraiser for their fellow team member Montanna and her family. "It was hu...