Fallen Rider
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Rider down!!
On what was supposed to be a fun loving ride out with friends my son Brian had a tragic accident this past week. They got ready, took the bikes out and were excited to enjoy some peace between them and the open road on a quick planned ride. Brian is an avid fellow rider who puts time and work into his bikes. He loves riding and is seasoned on the road. So this accident was more than unexpected, it was shocking since the weather was fine and there were no inclinations this was on his horizon. He was ready to take this ride since he just had the back tire replaced. However, while out riding something went terribly wrong, the tire went out on the rear end and it threw Brian from his bike. Brian went one way and his bike another. Thank God he had his helmet on. Brian sustained gut wrenching injuries and had to be life flighted 100 miles to the nearest trauma hospital where he was intubated and things have been touch and go.
His injuries have included:
- He is unable to move the right side of his body.
- His right shin was shattered and may have to be amputated from the knee down- We are still waiting to find out. This has required multiple surgeries trying to save his leg that are still on going.
- He has a contusion on his brain and may require surgery with swelling of his head and gashes on his forehead - The doctors are hoping this will heal on its own. However, the hole and damage on his shin have made a fever spike due to infection and this is doing no favors for his current state.
- Both femurs we’re broken -These have required titanium rods to be surgically placed into the femur bones and he may not walk again without a cane or walker…if at all.
- His right wrist is broken.
As a mother this is world shattering but I need people to know who Brian is. Brian is an Army vet, a son, a brother and a person. He matters…this matters. I wish I could have my son back to even 30 seconds before he left and just stop him. But to know Brian, you would know that it wouldn’t have worked anyway. He is a free spirit who loves riding alongside his friends and would have just hugged me and told me to relax. He’s always seen the best in things and stayed a positive beacon for others. Brian is the type to take his shirt off of his back and shoes off his feet for the next because his heart wouldn’t let him walk away from another in need. He lights up the whole block when he comes around and is an energy irreplaceable to those he’s been around. Im making this asking for anyone who can to help us.
Brian is missing work and has the same things going on that we all do. He isn’t aware of what’s happening to him, and I’m trying so hard to maintain what I can outside of these hospital walls. For others the world didn’t stop turning when my son got hurt….only ours did. I don’t want him waking up worrying about how he’s going to afford these surgeries, or if he’s facing being evicted out of his home. He may no longer have a job after this and we are trying to grapple his bills. My son will wake up having to learn to walk again or not being able to, he will have to relearn how to navigate life and possibly being unable to move his right side. To say I’m afraid is an understatement. However, I want to show him that through all of this his riding community and the kindness of others had surrounded him and helped lift him up when he was unable to do it on his own. Any donations will make a difference in the financial burden this is leaving. It will make a difference to the weight on his and our family’s shoulders and show him he was considered and cared about outside of just us. If you cannot donate just sharing this message and any prayers and well wishes are appreciated at this time. I will be updating and keeping people in the loop. Thank you for your compassion and care for our family during this horrible time we are going through.
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Organizer and beneficiary
Sandra Mongillo
Beneficiary