While Cody and Shelby Anderson were Gem City baseball stars in high school, their father Stan made a name for himself in the area over the years with his softball talent and bright personality. After coming even closer when tragedy struck in November, the Andersons saw firsthand just how much the community cares as well.

Click above to hear from Stan's family about the event and their past eight months together.

If you'd like to donate to Stan Anderson, you can go to State Street Bank in Quincy and make a donation to the "Together We Can" fund.