In late May, a Colorado rancher was struck and killed by lightning while feeding cattle. Mike Morgan, 51, was feeding cattle in Jackson County when he was struck by a lightning bolt that killed him and more than 30 head of cattle.
Morgan leaves behind a wife and 17-year-old daughter.
The community has rallied behind the family in support and launched several fundraising efforts. The Centennial Livestock Auction held a rollover auction on May 29, selling 25 of the orphaned cattle whose mothers were killed by the storm. All proceeds and donations benefited the Morgan family.
In addition to the auction, a benevolent bank account was established at the Mountain Valley Bank in Walden, CO, which is accepting donations.
A Meal Train account was also set up for community members to donate meals or make donations, which can be accessed at tinyurl.com/2byj363n.
