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(NewsDakota.com) The community of Oakes has always been a group that rallies around a person or family when they are hurting or in need, and this Sunday, the community will once again come to the aid of a girl and her family who are dealing with quite the burden.

On February 20, 17 year old Danielle Brown of Oakes was severely injured in a two vehicle crash on North Dakota Highway 1 near Valley City which took the life of her friend 16 year old Ashley Meyer. Since the accident, Brown has been in a Fargo hospital, and has slowly been improving day by day.

Among her many activities, “Danni” is also a waitress at the Angry Beaver Lodge, and the Lodge will be hosting a fundraising event for Danni and her family on Sunday March 4, Danni’s 18th birthday from 10:30 a.m. to around 2 p.m.

The Lodge’s owner Shawn Ulmer says they will be grilling sirloin steaks, and serve chicken strips, along with salads, mashed potatoes and root beer floats. It is a free will offering, however, Ulmer asks that those in attendance donate $10.

Community businesses are also doing their part to help Dani and her family by donating what they can. A banner will be unveiled during the event on Sunday featuring those establishments who have raised funds.

If you wish to donate, make a check out to “Danni Brown Medical Fund” and deposit it at Starion Financial in Oakes, or mail it to the Angry Beaver Lodge, 221 North 14th Street in Oakes 58474.

To follow the progress of Danni’s recovery, click here.