A known player from the Fallout 76 community had a serious accident. So he doesn’t have to bear the burden alone, the player community shows its solidarity once again – and collects donations.
Who is the hero? It’s about the player Brent “CJ Martin” Fairchild, also known as “Doc”. Brent has been playing Fallout 76 and embodies an NPC doctor with his own clinic.
He played this role long before the introduction of NPCs with the Wastelanders update. He even gave other players “quests” where he had them escort him, rewarding them in the end with useful items like Stimpaks.
The Doc helps other players protect themselves for battles against Scorched beasts or provides them with mutations. The role has become extremely popular and well-known in the community. The YouTuber JerseyGhost even featured him in a highlight video.
What happened to him? On Saturday, May 2, 2020, there was a fire in his house in the state of Pennsylvania (USA), as the Fallout podcaster Kenneth Vigue reports (via GoFundMe).
Brent reportedly went back into the burning house multiple times to rescue his wife and son. He allegedly suffered first and second-degree burns and had to be admitted to a specialized clinic.
MeinMMO has contacted podcaster Kenneth Vigue for confirmation of the story. He explained that Brent sustained numerous injuries. As of now (May 4), he is feeling somewhat better and has been released from intensive care:
His feet were burned, so he can’t walk on them. His ventilator has been removed as of today, but his lungs were damaged by smoke, so he can only speak with difficulty. He is currently watching Star Wars and recovering in the hospital.
Kenneth Vigue to MeinMMO
We were also sent some pictures of the accident that we are allowed to share with you here:
Brent regrets that he cannot remember his first helicopter flight (to the hospital). His house suffered significant damage.
Fallout Community Donates and Helps
Vigue has created a campaign on GoFundMe to support the Doc during this time. Over $4,200 has already been raised in donations.
The campaign has been shared by other Fallout communities, such as the group “Fallout Five-0”, which continuously provides exciting crime role-play in Fallout 76 (via Facebook).
The Fallout community is clearly willing to help. They stand ready to support other players of Fallout 76.
Brent’s mother-in-law and sister have already reached out regarding the players’ initiative. In an email to Kenneth, his sister wrote:
I just wanted to thank you all! To be honest, I’m usually someone who rolls their eyes at gaming, but right now I couldn’t be more grateful. It touches me that my brother has a community that is there for him when he needs it. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
The helpfulness of the Fallout 76 community has already become legendary. They have frequently made a name for themselves by selflessly helping others wherever possible. Even on MeinMMO, there are many kind souls, like the friendly architect Stomatome, who builds your camp for you.
