On March 4th, 2026, my mother Shantell — a mother of 16 and the heart of our family — was struck by a drunk driver while riding her motorcycle in Daytona after attending Bike Week. She was simply exiting a Wawa when a drunk driver pulled out in front of her.
The impact left her with two broken arms, a fractured breastplate, and a shattered pelvis. She underwent emergency surgery the next morning, and while the procedure went well, her recovery will be long and difficult. She now has a metal plate in each shoulder, two rods in her right arm, and one in her left.
I’m creating this fundraiser to help cover medical expenses, everyday living costs, and transportation needs while she heals. My mother is also a small business owner, and being unable to work has added even more financial strain.
If you’d like to support her in another way, you can also visit her restaurant, Shantell’s Just Until, located at 503 S Sanford Ave, Sanford, FL. Every bit of support — whether through donations, prayers, or stopping by the restaurant — means the world to us.
Thank you for helping my mother on her road to recovery.
Here’s the GoFundMe link:
Fundraiser by shantell williams : Strength and Care for Shantell’s Recovery
1887 Night Market Apr 4, 2026, 4pm-9pm, 307 E. Kennedy Blvd-Eatonville
Urban Fest 360-Creative Futures Youth Program
Macedonia Church Eatonville Health & Wellness Fair, Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 10am to 1pm, 412 E. Kennedy Blvd-Eatonville
Bike Trail Takeover Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 10am to 12pm, Apopka Station-West Orange Trail
Pine Hills Community Health & Wellness Outreach Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 11am to 3pm, Silver Star Christian Church-7510 Silver Star Rd., Orlando
LUNG FORCE Brevard County Run/Walk to benefit the American Lung Association, Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 8am, Suntree Elementary School-900 Jordan Blass Dr., Melbourne (Hosted by Star 94.5’s JoJo)
Healthy Start Annual Baby Shower “Ohana Means Family,” Apr 18, 2026, 10am to 3pm, Majestic Life Church-821 S. Kirkman Rd., Orlando
Youth Networking Expo Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 2pm to 4pm, Barnett Park-4801 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando
Casino Night For a Cause, Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 6:30pm to 10:00pm, The Regal-2702 S. French Ave., Sanford
Legal Matters Live! April 21, 2026, 10am to 12pm, Englewood Neighborhood Center-6123 La Costa Dr., Orlando
National Hookup of Black Women Volusia County Chapter, Sister-to-Sister Scholarship-Application deadline Apr 24, 2026
National Hookup of Black Women Volusia County Chapter, High School Senior Scholarship-Application deadline Apr 24, 2026
Thin Man Watts Jazz Festival, Apr 24-25, 2026-600 N. Woodland Blvd., Deland www.wattsjazzfest.com
The Power of Her Presence Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 10am to 1pm, The Women’s History and Cultural Center-341 N. Mills Ave., Orlando
Bereaved Mother’s Day Brunch May 2, 2026, 10:30am, Lake Mary Community Center-140 E. Wilbur Ave., Lake Mary
Nurses Week Brunch & Fashion Show, Friday, May 8, 2026, 12:30pm to 2:30pm, Westgate Lakes Resort and Spas-9500 Turkey Lake Rd., Orlando
Odessa Chambliss Faith & Fellowship Luncheon “A Family Affair” Sat, May 9, 2026, 10am, Rosen Centre Hotel-9840 International Dr., Orlando
Healthy Skin Festival, May 15, 2026, 6pm to 8pm, Chisholm Community Center-Deland
Juneteenth Block Party Sanford, June 20, 2026, 4pm to 9pm
2026 Florida Asthma Coalition Summit, July 24, 2026, 8:30am-4:30pm, Lakeland Regional Health Hollis Cancer Center
To register visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FAC26Reg
(Star 94.5’s JoJo-guest speaker)
The BELAC Foundation Annual 5k Fun Run/Walk, Saturday, July 25, 2026, 8am, Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake-Orlando
Awaken Your Hips Free Workshop Friday, July 31, 2026, 6pm, DeLand Chisholm Center-520 S. Clara Ave., DeLand
