MINNEAPOLIS- On August 27, 2025, our community experienced an unthinkable tragedy. A shooting at a local school left several students injured — among them 12-year-old Sophia Forchas, a bright, kind, and full-of-life young girl who is now fighting for survival.
Sophia was struck during the attack and rushed to the hospital in critical condition. She has already undergone emergency surgery, and her medical team continues to fight tirelessly to stabilize her. The road ahead is uncertain, with more procedures and long-term care likely. But Sophia is strong, resilient, and surrounded by love.
A Family’s Double Burden
This heartbreaking ordeal has deeply impacted the entire Forchas family. Sophia’s younger brother was also inside the school during the shooting. While he was not physically injured, the trauma of witnessing such terror — and knowing his sister was gravely hurt — is something no child should ever have to endure.
To make matters even more painful, Sophia’s mother, a Pediatric Critical Care nurse, responded to the hospital as part of the emergency team before realizing it was her own children’s school that had been attacked. The moment she learned her daughter was among the most critically injured is unimaginable.
Now, Sophia’s parents are at her bedside around the clock, clinging to hope while also caring for their son, who must begin the difficult process of healing emotionally.
Why We’re Raising Funds
The costs facing this family are overwhelming. In addition to Sophia’s intensive medical care, they must prepare for possible future surgeries, rehabilitation, and extensive trauma counseling for both children. Lost income, hospital travel, and other unforeseen expenses only add to the burden.
Funds raised will go directly toward:
•Sophia’s critical medical care and long-term recovery
•Trauma counseling and emotional support for both Sophia and her brother
•Family support services to help them navigate this crisis
•Lost wages and living expenses as her parents remain by her side
How You Can Help
This family’s world has been turned upside down in a matter of hours. But together, as a community, we can help ease the heavy load they never should have had to carry.
•Donate if you are able. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference.
•Share this page. Even if you cannot give, spreading the word helps bring more support to this family.
•Keep Sophia and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Your compassion and encouragement mean more than words can express.
A Message of Gratitude
The Forchas family is grateful for every prayer, every kind word, and every act of generosity. Sophia is a fighter, but she cannot walk this journey alone. With the support of friends, neighbors, and strangers near and far, we can surround this family with love and hope during the hardest moment of their lives.
Thank you for standing with Sophia.
With heartfelt gratitude,
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