Support for Mike Suyderhoud
My father, Mike Suyderhoud is a legendary Hall of Fame water skier with 5 World Champion titles and 16 US National titles. In his 50+ year career, he has professionally coached and influenced hundreds of water skiers from all around the world. He is a household name in Northern CA due to his well-known International Water Ski School and ski show on Shasta Lake in the 70’s, 80’s and early 90’s.
Unfortunately, my dad will no longer be able to participate in the sport and industry he has dedicated his life to.
My dad is in advanced stages of diabetes, kidney failure and is fighting a myriad of battles associated with this insidious disease. He was rushed to the hospital via ambulance on June 13, 2021 where we discovered he had a severe blood infection coursing through his body. Per his doctors recommendation to ultimately save his life, his left leg needed to be amputated at the knee. He is currently recovering from his recent amputation at a rehab facility in the greater Redding area.
My dad's goal is to be home with his family and discharged for home care and outpatient rehab/physical therapy.
My parents are both proud people who would never reach out for monetary aid – but have depleted their reserves and resources. This is why I have decided to create a fundraiser in hopes of relieving some of the ongoing financial stress and struggles due to medical expenses, medications, etc., that are not covered by insurance.
There are a lot of unknowns at the moment. But what we do know is that there will be expenses incurred as part of my dad's ongoing care and rehabilitation, funds needed for modifications to their home, as well as loss of income due to my dad being unable to work/coach for the foreseeable future.
Thank you to those reaching out asking how they can help and continuing to always check in on how my dad is doing and feeling. Thank you so much for considering to donate and/or sharing this fundraiser via social media or email for Mike Suyderhoud.
We also ask for our friends, family and community to keep my dad in your thoughts and prayers as he still has a long road to recovery!
Additional info on Mike Suyderhoud’s professional career:
http://www.watersportsexpertwitness.com/about.html
https://www.usa-wwf.org/Hall-of-Fame/Mike-Suyderhoud
-Anneke Suyderhoud, Mike's daughter
