Unfortunately, it has come to this. I wouldn't have created this unless I had nowhere else to turn. Thank you for taking to the time to visit this page.

Twice in the last two years I’ve sustained major injuries. Initially, I dislocated my shoulder in June of 2021 requiring a bankart shoulder repair surgery. Granted, this was an on-the-job injury so I did receive minimal workman’s compensation throughout my 7-month recovery period.

In July 2022 I sustained a knee injury while kitesurfing. I crashed awkwardly while attempting a maneuver I’ve landed thousands of times and have crashed while doing hundreds of times. I tore my ACL entirely, tore my meniscus along with a grade 2 tear on my LCL and a grade 1 sprain to the MCL. I received reconstructive surgery on my ACL and meniscus. The recovery has not been going as well as hoped for. Due to insurance complications. I wasn’t able to receive the surgery until September 2022, which has led me to where I’m at now. I do not have proper extension or flexion yet to consider my knee functional. This has hindered me from returning to work in either field I have experience with IE restaurants or teaching kitesurfing.

As of January 6th, 2023, I have been advised by my doctor to have yet another surgery. This one hopefully won’t be very invasive. It’s called an MUA, Manipulation Under Anesthesia, this is needed to get proper mobility back. However, this means another 2-3 weeks of limited mobility.

Since August of 2022, I have been living with family and making ends meet by way of savings and selling several coveted items.

Any contribution is much appreciated.

The following is a breakdown of the intended use for the funds I’m aspiring for.

$500 towards tires and car repairs.

$500 for two months worth of car insurance and car payments.

$1500 to service immediate debt accumulated by several family members.

$500 gas and food for the next two months