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A young mother was injured during the tornado Sunday evening and lost her unborn baby. Now, family members, friends and strangers are offering their support with a GoFundMe page that has raised over $60,000.
Katie Wilson was gathering her family into their basement during the suburban tornado when a tree broke through her home and landed on her — severely injuring her and killing her unborn child.
A tree that crashed through a Woodridge house during the tornado Sunday night caused damage beyond repair for one family. Katie Wilson was pregnant with her second child when she was severely injured as she sought shelter from the powerful storm, and her unborn son did not survive the trauma.
Katie Wilson, who was seven months pregnant, was rushed to Good Samaritan Hospital and underwent surgery. Surgeons were unable to save her unborn son, however. Her brother Nick Vanek says that his sister was airlifted to a Chicago hospital, and that the family has been blown away by the support it has received from friends and from total strangers in the wake of the tragedy. “We’re all staying strong. We’re all very hopeful for Katie,” he said. “We’re a close-knit group. We’re all really tight with each other. It’s been overwhelming seeing the amount of support and kind words ...
Unborn Baby Dies, Mom Has 'Long Road Ahead' After IL Tornado - Woodridge, IL - Katie Wilson was 7 months pregnant when a tree crashed through the roof of her Woodridge home and injured her Sunday, her family told Patch.