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September 5th, 2010

Whitney Alderson, daughter of Superhorse's Kelly Alderson and bit maker, Gordy Alderson was severely burned when a gas explosion occurred in her horse trailer while at a competition on Sunday, September 5. Also in the trailer at the time of the explosion was friend Rochel Ochoa who was also burned. The girls were flown to Maricopa Burn Center in Phoenix where they are being treated for their injuries

Whitney has grown up as one of our young Shooting Stars. She is also a top Rodeo Competitor. Our dear ACMSA members and supporters Billy and Susie Montgomery are her Grandparents.

Please keep Whitney and Rachel and her family in your continued prayers. She has a long painful road ahead for her recovery.

Post from (Mom) Kelly
(one of her first, she is keeping us updated on her Facebook Page)

Whitney Alderson and her Friend Rochel Ocho were in Whitney's trailer when there was a gas leak and the trailer blew up. Sunday, September 5th. Whit ran out on fire and rolled herself out. We are very thankful both girls got out alive. Girls were air vaked to Maricopa burn center. Whit's animals: just got a picture of Woody, he looks great, Bentley doing well too. Horses doing fine too. Thanks to all who jumped in and saved her furry friends.

Kelly's Facebook updates

Accounts have been set up for both Whitney Alderson and Raychell Ochoa. Checks must be made payable to "Maricopa Health Foundation" at 2601 E. Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008. It must be noted on the check for who the donation is being made for (ie Aldersons vs. Ochoas), donations made to both families will be split equally.

The website for the Maricopa Health Foundation is, http://www.mihs.org/foundation/maricopa-health-foundation The availability to donate online will be available sometime next week. Once on the home page simply click on Donations-Ways to give on the left or Donate on the Right this will take you to the page where you will see the tab for Burn and Trauma Donations ~ There will be tabs added for each family member soon so please keep checking the website. Until then you may still send your donations to the address listed above.....