Tragically, Bianca Vocke a color guard member of the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps, passed away on December 10 due to complications she sustained from a car accident on November 30. She was only 17 years old. Erin Reichle, her friend and fellow Colts guard member, was also seriously injured in the accident. You can read more about Erin and Bianca on colts.org.

Unfortunately, this tragedy has brought both girls' families many expenses not covered by insurance. The Colts are asking you to help make things a little easier for the families of these young ladies.

From the Colts website, "We are establishing accounts for both families at Dupaco Community Credit Union, 3299 Hillcrest Rd, Dubuque, IA 52001, c/o Sue Hallahan. You may also contribute by mailing a contribution to Colts, P.O. Box 515, Dubuque, IA 52004-0515. Checks may be made out to either or both: Bianca Vocke Fund and/or Erin Reichle Fund. Donations can also be made via the Colts Store on the website, colts.org."

If you are able, please join Spirit in helping these members of the drum corps family through at terribly difficult time.