GoFundMe Raises Over $210K for Injured University of Michigan Student in Spain

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 🙏 A GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $210,000 to support University of Michigan junior Zachary Park, who suffered a traumatic brain injury while studying abroad in Madrid, Spain. The fundraiser, organized by family friend Jeanne Martel, is helping cover medical costs and the extended stay of Park’s mother, Cheryl, who remains by his bedside.

GoFundMe Raises Over $210K

📍 Incident Details

  • Date of injury: January 13, 2026

  • Location: Madrid, Spain

  • Victim: Zachary Park, 21, junior at U‑M Ross School of Business

  • Origin: Westfield, New Jersey

  • Injury: Fractured skull requiring emergency craniotomy surgery

  • Current status: Critical condition, medically induced coma

  • Transport: Doctors advise he cannot return home for about three months due to risks from air pressure on his healing brain

💐 Family & Community Response

Park’s mother, Cheryl, is facing substantial expenses for housing, transportation, and care while staying in Madrid. The campaign appeals to multiple communities connected to Zachary, including:

  • University of Michigan clubs

  • Westfield Blue Devils ice hockey team

  • Phi Delta Theta fraternity, where he previously served as president

Family and friends describe Zachary as bright, kind, and charismatic, with updates promising frequent progress reports on his recovery.

University of Michigan Student in Spain

💵 Fundraising Efforts

The GoFundMe campaign, titled Support for Zachary Park, had raised over $210,000 by January 16, 2026, surpassing expectations as donations continue to come in. Organizers emphasize that all donations will be utilized for medical expenses and support for Cheryl during her stay abroad.

📞 Ongoing Investigation

Spanish authorities are conducting a police investigation into the incident, which reportedly has no witnesses. Details remain limited, but the family is focused on Zachary’s recovery while awaiting further updates.

This story is shared for awareness purposes, based on information provided by family, community members, and fundraising organizers.

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