Help Scott Heal

Support for Scott - Spinal Cord Injury

On June 23, 2021, Scott was in a terrible motorcycle accident; hit head-on by a negligent driver and sustained multiple, life threatening traumas to his body. He has undergone numerous operations and interventions to keep him alive. He remains in ICU and will require inpatient rehab once he’s medically stable and many months to heal and learn how to live with a life-altering spinal cord injury.

 

What The Crowdfunding Is For

For the man who has always given all of us his best in every way, we now want to ensure we are also able to provide him with The Best. I set up this Go Fund Me with that one goal in mind - to help offset some of the enormous costs not covered related to many essential adaptations needed at home so he can have the ability to be as independent as possible and live a new, full life again. For example, a quote for one ramp into the house alone is $13,000, and that is just a drop in the bucket. Other required adaptions include chair lifts, bathroom remodeling for accessibility, outdoor adaptions so he can access his yard/garden, another ramp into the garage and car adaptions to drive with a spinal cord injury.  

About Scott

We all like to believe that our family and friends that we love dearly are objectively “The Best”. When I think of the short list of people I would consider to be on my The Best list, my fiance’s stepfather Scott Spitnale is at the top of the list. Objectively, subjectively, any way you look at it, Scott is one of the The Best individuals I know.

 

In the 7 years I have known Scott, I have seen him so elated over the simple things - planting his annual garden, dripping sweat, taking care of the yard work he loves, walking through the woods and watching deer in the yard. He also loves the wind in his hair while driving his boat and fishing with the family on a sunny Saturday afternoon. But one of his all time favorite joys is firing up the grill and cooking copious amounts of food before Grant and I visit. The look on Grant’s face (and all the food pics Grant takes!) when he walks into an incredible array of Scott’s specialties, is something he truly takes pride in.

I have watched him running around, throwing balls with his two sweet puppies for hours, patiently teaching his sons Grant and Nik countless life lessons, rearranging the furniture for his loving wife Laura again (and then of course again and again) with a sweet smile. I have seen him pack and unpack his truck when Grant and I moved again (and then of course again and again) still with that same sweet smile.

I’ve also watched Scott spend endless amounts of time helping and doing for others. I honestly have never known someone who gets so much pleasure out of taking care of family and friends who need a helping hand. Whether it’s fixing something that’s broken, building something from scratch or fixing the computers and tv’s, Scott always has the magic touch.

 

I have also seen Scott grieve the recent loss of his father and reflect often on the 22 years he served our country in the Army, which resulted in many awards and a Bronze Star. But, one thing I have never seen is him get frustrated, angry or discouraged. When you’ve seen someone through the highs and the lows of life, and they remain calm, steadfast and grateful through it all, that’s rare to say. Scott is, without a doubt, The Best.

We all know that even when you’re The Best, horrible things can still happen. On June 23rd, Scott was hit by a negligent driver and sustained life altering, extensive and critical injuries. Awaiting to be airlifted to shock trauma, he was able to stay conscious to tell one of the incredible people who stopped to help, to call his wife. His wife Laura that he so deeply loves unconditionally and refers to her often as his “ride or die” and his best friend. Not only is he The Best husband, father, stepfather and son, Scott is also a fighter. He is a rock and inspiration to so many people and we know he will continue to persevere and show his true grit through the extensive rehab to come and adjusting to his and Laura’s new normal.

 

Scott, we love you so much and know you have what it takes to make this tragedy a triumph that only few people have. You are truly The Best, and we are so lucky to have you. Thank you in advance to so many of Scott’s family, work family and friends who have reached out and want to help. It means more than we could express.