Fundraiser seeks to help young dad in a serious motorcycle accident

Provided photo: Jake Kenward, center, is shown with his fiancé Leigha Klopp and their son.

KENT – A Kent man was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident on July 28 in Pembroke. Jakob Kenward struck a guard rail after hitting gravel on Stegman Road in Pembroke. He needed to be extricated from the guardrail and was then taken by Mercy Flight helicopter to Erie County Medical Center.

Kenward was in intensive care for six days. He has survived his injuries but has a long road to recovery with a broken hip, crushed pelvis, fractures in his spine and damage to his arm, said his mother, Lura Kenward.

The family has started a GoFundMe (click here), seeking support to help with medical bills and rehabilitation costs, rent and utilities, and day-to-day living expenses.

Kenward has a young son. He is engaged to Leigha Klopp.

Kenward works at Oatka in Batavia, but will be out of work for an extended period.

“Jake is a hardworking and dedicated individual who has always been there for others, but now he needs our support,” Klopp stated on the GoFundMe page. “The costs associated with his recovery are substantial, and with him unable to work, we are struggling to keep up with our day-to-day expenses, including rent, utilities and other essential bills.”

Klopp said any contributions are appreciated to help ease the financial worries during this difficult time.

“Together, we can help Jake get back on his feet and ensure he has the best possible chance for a full recovery,” she said.