Randy Lewis is a fifth-generation dairy farmer in Snow Camp, North Carolina. One of the last dairy farmers in the county, according to his milk plant operator.

Earlier this month, Lewis was attacked by a bull in his pasture and suffered multiple injuries: broken ribs, punctured lungs, and multiple broken bones. He was life-flighted to UNC Hospital.

Workers at Ran-Lew Dairy took to the internet for help and created a GoFundMe to help with the medical costs and to help keep the dairy going.
They set the goal at $115,000 dollars. However, the giving nature of friends, neighbors, and humans shined bright and blew past that amount. As of Thursday, May 11th the current balance is more than $144,000 dollars.

Besides being a farmer, Lewis was also the subject of a documentary that spotlighted the struggles of farming and his family’s 50-year-old tradition— barn dances!

While his road to recovery will be long, everyone is optimistic and ready to take Lewis home.
“We are looking forward to a celebration when Randy is back on his feet. Although a barn dance may not be in the cards for a while, this will be an opportunity to gather in person, share a meal, and tell our favorite Randy stories. Your donation is your ticket to celebrate with Randy and helps to strengthen the future of the farm through this challenging time,”