Claudia Jordan Launches GoFundMe To Help Melyssa Ford After Near-Death Accident

Paula Rogo Jul, 09, 2018

Former Real Housewives of Atlanta castmember Claudia Jordan has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help with the medical expenses of her friend Melyssa Ford who survived a horrific car crash with an 18-wheeler last month.

Ford survived a near-death experience when the 18-wheeler clipped her SUV and caused it to flip three times landing upside down, Page Six reports.

“It’s a shame I have to do this to let folks know the seriousness of @melyssaford ‘s accident (I got her permission first) but here it is,” Jordan captioned a photo from the accident after it occurred. “She was involved in a horrific accident that could have easily taken her life. It’s actually a miracle she survived. She’s injured FOR REAL. She doesn’t even remember this as she has a huge gash in her head and blood on the brain.”

It’s a shame I have to do this to let folks know the seriousness of @melyssaford ‘s accident (I got her permission first) but here it is. She was involved in a horrific accident that could have easily taken her life. It’s actually a miracle she survived. She’s injured FOR REAL. She doesn’t even remember this as she has a huge gash in her head and blood on the brain. This was sent to me by a Good Samaritan that didn’t know who he was helping but once he saw the story online he contacted me knowing we’re friends and he was following me. If anyone was a witness to this accident please inbox me any information you may have. As you can imagine Melyssa doesn’t remember much so I’m hoping witnesses will come forward and assist in putting the pieces back together. She was hit by an 18 wheeler. Respect to @manifesting_mary who was the first one to check folks for the poor taste “jokes”. The internet emboldens cowards... it also can shut em down as well. Everyone please send love and prayers to our friend @melyssaford 🙌🏾🙏🏽

A post shared by Claudia Jordan (@claudiajordan) on Jun 30, 2018 at 12:58pm PDT

Ford, who is currently a co-host on the Hollywood Unlocked Uncensored podcast, suffered a fractured skull, a concussion, bleeding on the brain as well as a large 10-inch open wound.

And now Jordan is trying to raise $100,000 to go towards her friend’s medical care. She has raised just under $16,000 so far with the GoFundMe fundraiser.

“We are asking those closest to her and supporters who have shown an outpour of concern and well wishes to contribute to this GoFundMe…,” Jordan explained. “In a time when the world seems to be spiraling out of control, miracles like this remind us of the one beautiful thing we all have in common and should be thankful for every day, LIFE.”

Ford is a former video vixen who was also a castmate on Bravo’s Blood, Sweat, & Heels.