Though recently involved in a car accident in which she broke her neck, back, foot and sternum, Preston resident Abby Erickson chose to deflect all attention to Cache Coffee and More for “the incredible role they’re playing in our community.”

With Sarah Coulson, Erickson’s aunt and the organizer of her GoFundMe, relaying her niece’s thoughts, Erickson praised the business for supporting the grieving families of recently-fallen police officers, assisting with other community tragedies and raising awareness for her GoFundMe.

Owned and operated by Jamie and Mindie Buttars, Cache Coffee is doing more than making Facebook posts about Erickson’s accident. Simultaneously informing their followers of their friend Abby’s injury, they announced all proceeds from Erickson’s favorite drink would be donated directly to her and a donation jar would also be made available.

While Mindie disagreed with Erickson’s notion that Cache Coffee’s acts are “the true heart of the story,” she said it is one more example of how much their Cache Coffee family means to them.

“In a world that seems to be so ugly anymore — in the last few months, we’ve been shown nothing but beautiful, beautiful human beings and I think that just adds to that,” Mindie said. “This poor girl is broken up and she wants the focus to be here. It’s hard to think about.”

Jamie agreed, citing an accident their son was involved in and the fallout he continues to deal with.

“We kind of know what it’s like to be on that side and it’s hard,” Jamie Buttars said. “You don’t want handouts, you don’t want free money, but on the other hand, it’s very expensive.”

Mindie also cited some anxiety felt by her son, something Coulson says Erickson is feeling too.

“Between medical bills, lost wages and everyday living expenses, the financial stress adds another heavy burden during an already overwhelming time,” Coulson wrote in the GoFundMe description. “Our goal is to help Abby focus on healing and recovery, not worrying about how she’ll cover basic expenses while she’s unable to work.”

Now days removed from her accident in Lewiston, Utah, on Jan. 2, Coulson said Erickson is officially out of the hospital and continuing her recovery at “the retirement center” — her grandparents’ home.

Though wearing a neck brace 24/7, a back brace whenever she wants to sit up, a walking boot and using a walker are not the ideal situation, Coulson said Erickson is showing improvement and the family remains deeply grateful for the community’s help.

On top of helping Erickson, Cache Coffee — often partnered with other local businesses — offers Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners open to anyone, supports veterans in a variety of different ways, hosts coloring contests for children, “and More,” just as their sign says. They also offer safes for individuals to store guns in if they are worried for their own or others’ safety.

Citing their motto, Jamie said, “We don’t have customers; we have family.”

“I think that it’s very humbling to see how many people will step up in a moment’s notice — for any reason — if we need them,” Mindie said, referencing the support they receive for projects and the recent damage from a tree falling on their roasting facility.

To donate to Erickson’s recovery, visit Coulson’s GoFundMe at https://gofund.me/326db9a1d or Cache Coffee and More, located at 970 S. U.S. Highway 89, Suite 130 in Logan, Utah.