Hunter Carmichael Establishes Fund in Honor of Son

An unthinkable tragedy happened to guitarist, Hunter Carmichael and his wife Brandi. While visiting a mall food court on December 18th, their 17 month old Mac began choking.

Country Rebel reports that a witness and family friend, “He fell to the floor and turned blue while everyone in the area frantically screamed for help! I then watched as complete strangers and Franklin EMS worked diligently to save this precious angel for approximately 30-40 minutes! He never gained consciousness but was transported to the hospital where I later learned he had a pulse and was being transported to Vanderbilt Children’s.” Mac passed away later that day.

Hunter and  Brandi Michael chose to donate his organs and allow their baby to save eight lives. As a way to honor little Mac, his parents have asked that donations be made to the two hospitals that worked feverishly to save Mac’s life: Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital and Williamson Medical Center.

“These two fabulous organizations dole out “MAC sized miracles” each and every day,” Brandi Carmichael wrote on the Mac Carmichael Fund Facebook page. The country music industry has stepped up to honor the Carmichael’s wishes. During the “It’s Christmas With John Berry” concert held in Hunter Carmichael’s hometown of Tifton, Georgia, the star helped raise more than $5,000 by raffling off an autographed guitar from Berry. Collin Raye, Buddy Jewel, and many others have shared prayers for the family on their social media pages.

Carmichael is an accomplished guitarist who has played for Brad Paisley, Martina McBride, and Dierks Bentley.

Visit the Mac Carmichael Fund Facebook page for the latest updates. Donate to the Mac Foundation Fund where the proceeds will be given to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital and Williamson Medical Center by sending your donations to The Mac Carmichael Fund,144 Second Avenue North-Suite 101, Nashville, TN 37201.

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