Granger Smith Donates Over $200,000 to Dell Children’s Medical Center

On Tuesday, June 26th,  Granger Smith and his wife Amber presented Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin a check for $218,791.

The donation was made in memory of their late 3-year-old son River, who tragically passed away in a drowning accident at their home. Dell Children’s was where River received medical attention before his death.

Amber spoke of the impact the hospital had on their family:

“I pray that nobody else ever has to go through what we’ve gone through, but if they do, I hope they come here because y’all were incredible.”

The money was raised as part of a fundraiser the Smith family launched online by selling the River Smith Tribute T-shirts through Granger’s Yee-Yee clothing line.

The shirts are currently SOLD OUT, but the Yee-Yee website states that another version will be sold in the Fall of 2019 to raise more money to donate.

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Nothing can prepare a mother to deliver this kind of news. We’ve lost our youngest son, River Kelly Smith. Following a tragic accident, and despite doctor’s best efforts, he was unable to be revived. Granger and I made the decision to say our last goodbyes and donate his organs so that other children will be given a second chance at life. Our family is devastated and heartbroken, but we take solace in knowing he is with his Heavenly Father. Riv was special. Everyone that met him knew that immediately. The joy he brought to our lives cannot be expressed and his light will be forever in our hearts. If there are words to say more, we cannot find them in this moment. Love the ones close to you. There has never been a more difficult moment for us than this. . . In lieu of flowers or gifts, please send donations to Dell Children’s Medical Center in River’s name. The doctors, nurses and staff have been incredible.

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