Trade association Visual Connections is calling on the industry to support McDonald Signs & Print in Young, NSW, as the owners battle with the consequences of a serious car accident on their seven year old daughter.
McDonald Signs and Print in Young NSW, is a long-time family owned sign business, with Aaron McDonald at the helm. It is a member of the Australian Signs and Graphics Association (ASGA), and a previous winner of the vehicle wrap award in the ASGA Awards. For the McDonalds life changed instantly in September, when their daughter, Madison, was involved in a horrific motor vehicle accident, on her seventh birthday.
She was immediately airlifted to the Children's Hospital at Westmead, to be treated for a severe head injury. Her dad, Aaron, his partner Sarah, and her three young children, feared for Maddie, and tried to stay close to her when she needed her family the most.
Madison's injuries saw her come close to death multiple times following the accident, also suffering a stroke in the days following, falling into a coma for three weeks, and requiring intensive care treatment for a month. Maddie is currently still in hospital with a long road ahead of her.
In the days and months following the accident, the family faced financial pressures that are, sadly, common when a child becomes seriously ill or seriously injured. McDonald Signs & Print was closed while their focus was on supporting Maddie. Aaron is planning to reopen the business in April, while also caring for Maddie and continuing her rehab.
Peter Harper, CEO Visual Connections said, "As an industry we would like to support the McDonald family to get their business up and running again, and give any support we can provide them. If you or your business can help with anything for Aaron and his family, please contact me by email peterh@visualconnections.org.au or Sarah Moore, business development manager Visual Connections on sarahm@visualconnections.org.au, or call us 02 9868 1577."