Cumberland Mourns Death of Beloved Athlete Logan Mott, 20-Year-Old Hero Who Saved Lives Through Organ Donation After Four-Year Battle from 2026 Car Crash
Rest in peace, Logan Mott. #61 forever.
NewsReshmaDecember 17, 2026
This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on December 17, 2026
The tight-knit community of Cumberland, Wisconsin, is suffering from the tragic Logan Mott passing in December 2026.
Logan, a 20-year-old former Cumberland High School athlete who proudly wore jersey #61 for the Beavers football and boys basketball teams, passed away after battling severe injuries from a car accident more than four years earlier.
His story of courage, hope, and ultimate generosity has touched countless hearts.
The nightmare began on September 6, 2026. Sixteen-year-old Logan was a passenger in a BMW driven by his friend Blake Siebert near the Silver Lake area outside Cumberland.
The car ran through a stop sign, rolled several times, and slammed into trees. Both teens were seriously hurt, but Logan’s injuries were catastrophic.
He was airlifted to Regions Hospital in St. Paul with life-threatening trauma.
Logan’s parents, Brooke and David Mott, learned of the crash around 3 a.m. when their daughter Kamryn woke them with the news.
Brooke had silenced her phone the night before while at a family bonfire and missed the urgent calls.
Though the family lived near Frederic, Logan was a junior at Cumberland High School, where he shone on the sports fields.
His injuries were devastating. Logan suffered severe damage to the basal ganglia, which control fine movements, and the frontal lobe, affecting emotions, thinking, and language.
Doctors removed part of his small intestine due to a tear, yet he miraculously had no broken bones.
He endured months in a coma, needed a trach tube for breathing (removed in November 2026), and relied on a G-tube for most nutrition.
He could enjoy small pleasures like soft foods, pudding, popsicles, or yogurt, but brain injury recovery was slow and unpredictable, requiring the brain to forge new pathways.
Brooke rarely left his side, spending most of her time at the hospital, first at Regions and later at Gillette Children’s Hospital in St. Paul.
She only went home for brief appointments or rare breaks with friends. The accident shattered the family.
David kept working at 3M in Cumberland to provide stability, while Brooke put her job on hold.
Their older daughter struggled so much that she dropped out of college. Amid the pain, Brooke found comfort in unexpected signs, like seeing Logan’s beloved #61 on thermometers, license plates, or road signs right when she needed encouragement most.
From the beginning, the community showed incredible support. Friends created a GoFundMe called “Holding on to Hope for Logan.”
Sports teams, coworkers, and strangers organized fundraisers.
Tracey Sampson donated from a local haunted event and led a heartfelt benefit at Das Lach Haus in Cumberland, featuring pulled pork dinners, auctions with prizes like a $15,000 African safari, raffles, and pies from Norske Nook.
Donations also flowed into an account at Cumberland Federal Bank.
Brooke maintained the Facebook page “Fight for Logan“ to share his journey and express deep gratitude for the outpouring of kindness.
The family clung to hope, even drawing inspiration from their orange cat Gibby, who waited patiently for Logan’s return home.
After four years and three months of continuous fighting, Logan’s condition led to his passing in December 2026.
In a final, selfless act, he became an organ donor, a decision he had quietly made on his driver’s license years before, without telling his parents.
Logan donated his heart and liver, saving two lives.
More than 150 family members, friends, and hospital staff honored him with a moving “Honor Walk” at Regions Hospital, lining the halls in silence as he was taken to surgery.
Afterward, the Motts raised a Donate Life flag outside the hospital.
A new GoFundMe, organized by Jeanine Nugent with a $16,000 goal, supports the family now.
It reads:
“There is nothing quite like a parent’s love or grief… No one ever could question the love or strength Logan’s family has shown, especially the last 4 years and 3 months… Logan unselfishly expressed his desire to be an organ donor… Now we have the opportunity to try and help his family by raising funds… for a headstone special enough for this young man…”
Via GoFundMeThe Cumberland boys basketball team posted:
The Cumberland Youth Football Association shared:
“Rest Easy #61. Today you saved lives today. We will miss you and our thoughts and prayers are with your family tonight. Fly High. #61.”
Via FacebookCondolences poured in from friends and community members.
Rana Richter wrote,
“Prayers for this family. What a heartbreaking story.”
Via FacebookMichelle Harkness shared-:
“My momma heart is broken for my sweet friend Brooke Erickson Mott, Logan and her family… This amazing family has been through tough times the past four years and 3 months. Please help honor Logan with a magnificent headstone… Sharing this GFM and keeping this sweet family in your thoughts and prayers is also appreciated.”
Via FacebookJen Strenke added,
“Brooke Erickson Mott my heart breaks for you so so much… Logan will not be forgotten #61 forever.”
Via FacebookLogan’s death marks the end of an inspiring chapter, but his legacy, of resilience, community love, and life-giving generosity, will endure.
He saved lives even in his final moments, proving he was a true hero.
Rest in peace, Logan Mott. #61 forever.
- Check other Articles on
- Logan Mott
ReshmaReshma is a content editor recognized for her ability to create engaging digital content, ensure quality, and deliver stories that connect with audiences.
Related articles
Youth Football Game Turns Violent After Mother...
NewsMay 8, 2026
Adairsville Cracker Barrel Witness Calls Police After...
NewsMay 7, 2026
Former Berkshire Baseball Coach Steve Smetana Arrested...
NewsMay 6, 2026
Madison Academy Team Doctor Dr. Jack Walker...
NewsMay 5, 2026
Comments
LEAVE A REPLY Cancel reply
Comment: Please enter your comment! Name:* Please enter your name here Email:* You have entered an incorrect email address! Please enter your email address here
Δ
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
Share article
FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsAppLinkedinYouth Football Game Turns Violent After Mother Steps Onto Field and Kicks Player
Rohit Maharjan- May 8, 20260 What was supposed to be a normal Saturday of youth football quickly became something no parent, coach, or child should ever have to witness....Read more Athlete
Jordan Haas, A Student-Athlete At Chatham University Passed Away At The Age of 21
Rohit Maharjan- May 7, 20260 Jordan Haas a student athlete at Chatham University, passed away on Monday. He majored in psychology and was a member of the men's volleyball...Read more News
Adairsville Cracker Barrel Witness Calls Police After Man Repeatedly Slaps Toddler in Public
Rohit Maharjan- May 7, 20260 A routine shopping trip at the Adairsville Cracker Barrel turned into a deeply disturbing scene recently when a local woman witnessed what she described...Read more Athlete
Edinburg High School Student-Athlete Sebastian Garcia’s Untimely passing Has Shocked Entire Community
Rohit Maharjan- May 6, 20260 A student-athlete at Edinburg High School, Sebastian Garcia, passed away after a long battle with cancer. Sebastian was a member of the Edinburgh Runnin' Bobcats...Read more News
Former Berkshire Baseball Coach Steve Smetana Arrested for Rape of 12-Year-Old Girl in Parma Heights
Rohit Maharjan- May 6, 20260 A former baseball coach with deep ties to the Geauga County sports community has been arrested and charged with the rape of a child,...Read more
