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June 8, 2017
Ag Industry Unites to Help Crash Victim Clayton Bruton
On the morning of May 28, a young Texas ag pilot named Clayton Bruton was very seriously injured when the Piper PA-36 he was flying crashed from an apparent engine failure. Bruton, a fourth-generation pilot and third-generation ag pilot, is the son of Paul and Patricia Bruton of El Campo, Texas. He was just beginning his career as an ag pilot. Bruton’s injuries required him to be transported by life flight helicopter to Houston where a medical team performed life-saving treatment.
 
Multiple blood transfusions were required and surgeries became a part of the treatment process. He has had his 5th surgery with the next one scheduled for later this week to rebuild his injured legs. Hopefully, when the repairs are made, his legs will function as normal.
 
The Bruton family appreciates the outpouring of prayers, donations and other help that has been offered to them. A family friend has started a GoFundMe page to donate for Clayton’s medical expenses. For those wishing to donate, the URL is https://www.gofundme.com/clayton-brutons-medical-expense
 
A blood drive is scheduled for June 16 in the area. However, you can donate from anywhere using code CB01 or let the blood drive know your donation is for Clayton Bruton at Memorial Herman Red Duke Trauma Center in Houston, Texas.
 
The family has also learned that if someone wishes to donate monetarily, Clayton will not be taxed if “gift” is written on the check. These donations will go 100 percent directly to him for meeting the huge medical expenses. They can be mailed to the flying service office at 2687 CR 408, El Campo, TX 77437.
 
Clayton has a very long road of recovery ahead of him. Please keep Clayton and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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