Eric’s Hope & Inspiration After a SCI

Recently our father, grandfather, friend, husband & hero was in a horrific boating accident. Eric sustained multiple injuries including a broken neck, back, ribs, spinal fractures and head trauma. He was in the cold water for almost an hour while his son was holding him up to prevent him from drowning. Finally the rescue team located him and he eventually was transported to St Micheal’s hospital in Toronto. He underwent a lengthy operation to decompress his spinal injuries.

It is a miracle he survived. He is on breathing support and not able to move from his shoulders down. Doctors have indicated that Eric will have severe mobility issues for the rest of his life. For the next several months he will face an uphill battle. This news is devastating to Eric and his family.

For those who know Eric he is a caring, active, funny and charismatic person. For anyone who doesn’t know him he would give you the shirt off his back. Please help to inspire him to keep fighting and show him there can be life after a spinal cord injury. He is going to need home modifications, specialty equipment, rehab etc. His family would like to get him a power wheelchair and decorate it with his favourite football team banner, “The Argos.”

Please help Eric through this traumatic time. We know how much this would mean to him and any little bit would help. Our entire family is forever grateful!