SPRINGVILLE, Utah (ABC 4 News) - Last Saturday Chad Stilson defied his mother by sneaking out of his house. Although there have been a handful of possible sightings around Springville, one week later his family, friends and even strangers are organizing a search looking for a 12-year old boy who has seemingly disappeared.
Organizing the search is Garrett Bardsley's father, Kevin Bardsley. Garrett disappeared from a campground in the High Uintas back in 2004 and was never found. His father has taken the experiences learned from his personal tragedy and uses them to help other families with missing children.
"We are going to make tomorrow a big day if we can," Bardsley told ABC4 Friday evening.
The search for Chad Stilson and organized by the Garrett Bardsley Foundation will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday at the LDS Chapel at 1230 South 400 East in Springville.
Any volunteers who have worked with the Garrett Bardsley Foundation staff previously are asked to meet at 8 a.m.
There may be some hiking during the search, but the majority of the effort will be handing out flyers door-to-door.
All volunteers will be immensely appreciated. Search organizers say the need all of the help they can get.
If you would like to send a message to the Garrett Bardsley Foundation you may do so at: garrettbardsleyalert1@gmail.com
