Aman's road to recovery fund

On Thursday January 12th, at approximately 3pm, Aman Mahar -Thapar (age 16) had an unfortunate accident while at school. Aman suffered catastrophic injuries to his neck/spine and was quickly transported to Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto. Due to serious injuries to his spinal cord, a team of doctors and Neurosurgeons operated through the night to save Aman's spinal cord. They had to use his pelvic bone to replace the shattered C4 spinal bone and insert a plate in his neck.  The C5-6 fracture dislocation has left him quadriplegic (unable to feel from the chest down). The whole family is heart broken to hear the severity of Aman's injuries. At this point his future remains uncertain.
These life altering injuries will require ongoing medical care and many more operational therapies. Aman’s mom, Nina Mahar is unable to return to work in order to be by her son's side. Aman is still facing many medical challenges daily and is in critical care.

Nina has raised Aman (her only child) as a single parent. At age 16, he was finally able to get a part time job. He was recently promoted for showing great responsibility and work ethic. He is a smart young man who makes his whole family very proud.  ( Pictured above with his dearest grandmom)

Although some of the unexpected costs are immediate, it is difficult to determine the ultimate financial cost of this tragic accident to the family, on top of the physical and emotional challenges. There will also be a tremendous amount of medical expenses as Aman adapts to his new lifestyle. Rehabilitation, wheelchair, home and vehicle modifications, medical equipment, medications & supplies, and personal assistance are just some of the costs. Our goal is to raise $50,000 as a start( see update below). 

We are hoping family, friends, colleagues and well wishers are able to help Aman recover from this accident.

Aman continues to impress us with his positive outlook and attitude. This should not come as a surprise to anyone that knows him personally, as he has always faced each and every day with determination, kindness and adventure. 

Thank you in advance for your support and well wishes.

With Love,

Aman's family and friends

****Update**** 24th Jan. 2017
Aman is still in the Critical Care unit requiring mechanical ventilation.  Please keep on praying for his fast recovery.

Also, I have been asked by the staff at Sunny Brook to increase this fund to $200,000.  According to them, 50K will not be enough to cover the costs he will experience.

We are so very thankful for all the generosity that everyone has shown Aman. Please keep on sharing so that we can meet our new goal.