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On October 1st, 2020 Mike ReQua was routinely going about his yard work when the tree he was cutting down freakishly struck him from behind, leaving him with multiple life threatening injuries. He was Life-Flighted to Maine Medical Center for emergency surgery. The tree burst his T6/T7 vertebrae and they fused his entire thoracic spine. The force broke his scapula, clavicle, sternum, multiple ribs, tibia, and fibula, and he also suffered severe internal injuries including a collapsed lung and perforated intestine.
The days thereafter were flooded with complications and two additional surgeries. Within days, Mike learned that he might not walk again. All his life, Mike has been a resolutely self-reliant, hard-working, independent individual, both in his personal life and in his career as a highly respected Maine boat captain with a 100-ton Merchant Marine Masters’ rating. Through moments of grief and regret, ultimately Mike chose to embrace the news with humility and gratitude. He also, of course, in true Mike fashion, has proclaimed that he will walk again : )
Even with his unprecedented spirits, the road ahead is long and unknown, the layers of COVID-19 have further complicated his care plan and options. We continue to navigate the complexities of Medicare and supplemental insurance coverage, but find ourselves with a bottomless pile of uncovered medical expenses. Most importantly, we don't think his chances of being able to walk again should be dictated by what insurance will / won't cover. He has six grand-children to chase around and a deep desire to live the life he feels ever fortunate to have.
Your donations will be used to give him access to the best possible care which will increase his odds of walking again, and at the very least, give him access to the medical care / devices needed to enhance his quality of life as he navigates this transition. 2020 has shook us all in unimaginable ways, universally it's tested our patience, strength, and character. But it has also given us the opportunity to find moments of perspective and gratitude. Thank you for supporting our family as we embrace this shift.
With love,
Mike, Brady, Haven, and Katharine
The days thereafter were flooded with complications and two additional surgeries. Within days, Mike learned that he might not walk again. All his life, Mike has been a resolutely self-reliant, hard-working, independent individual, both in his personal life and in his career as a highly respected Maine boat captain with a 100-ton Merchant Marine Masters’ rating. Through moments of grief and regret, ultimately Mike chose to embrace the news with humility and gratitude. He also, of course, in true Mike fashion, has proclaimed that he will walk again : )
Even with his unprecedented spirits, the road ahead is long and unknown, the layers of COVID-19 have further complicated his care plan and options. We continue to navigate the complexities of Medicare and supplemental insurance coverage, but find ourselves with a bottomless pile of uncovered medical expenses. Most importantly, we don't think his chances of being able to walk again should be dictated by what insurance will / won't cover. He has six grand-children to chase around and a deep desire to live the life he feels ever fortunate to have.
Your donations will be used to give him access to the best possible care which will increase his odds of walking again, and at the very least, give him access to the medical care / devices needed to enhance his quality of life as he navigates this transition. 2020 has shook us all in unimaginable ways, universally it's tested our patience, strength, and character. But it has also given us the opportunity to find moments of perspective and gratitude. Thank you for supporting our family as we embrace this shift.
With love,
Mike, Brady, Haven, and Katharine
Organizer and beneficiary
Katharine ReQua
Organizer
Edgecomb, ME
Michael ReQua
Beneficiary