Help Hunter Recover from A Major Car Accident

Hunter Tremblay, a 17-year-old student at Rutland High School and Stafford Technical Center in Rutland, Vermont, was involved in a devastating automobile accident, through no fault of his own, on Saturday, September 18, 2021, as he was making his way home. Though Hunter attempted to veer off the road to avoid impact, there just wasn’t enough time and he was hit head-on by another car. Thank God Hunter was wearing his seatbelt!

When Hunter woke from the accident, his first concern was for the other driver worrying whether or not she was okay. Hunter’s ability to think about others before his needs is a reminder of what makes Hunter so special. Hunter sustained multiple compound fractures to both legs, broke both arms, and has a hairline fracture in several vertebrates and pelvis. His lungs and heart were bruised, as well as his kidneys, liver, colon, and spleen which had to be removed. He was rushed to Rutland Hospital and is now in Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. He is still on a breathing machine to alleviate the stress on his bruised heart and lungs. In the 10 days since this has happened, Hunter has had seven surgeries with additional ones on the horizon to address the fractures in his foot. He has had multiple CT scans and MRIs as well as many other treatments to help him heal, all of which add additional stress to his body. These procedures are far from over. Hunter is young, he is strong, and miraculously, in time, is expected to make a full recovery.

Doctors anticipate he will be able to stand, walk, and resume normal activities again. However, after his discharge from the hospital he will have to go through extensive rehabilitation this upcoming spring to regain mobility and strengthen his legs and arms. His parents have and will continue to be at his side 24-hours a day until he is able to return home.

Many people have reached out, asking what they can do to help Hunter and his family. Although it is difficult for the family to reach out and ask for help, we are putting together this GoFundMe page to help pay for the accruing medical and future rehabilitation expenses, food and transportation for his parents, necessities for his sibling who remains in Vermont over an hour away from her brother. Please consider making a donation to help Hunter and his family through what is unquestionably the most difficult time the family has faced. In an effort to help Hunter’s parents keep their focus on his recovery, we are asking you to consider making a donation, our way of providing whatever support we can to this incredible young man and his wonderful family. Hunter’s medical expenses will be extensive and his road to recovery will be long, extremely difficult, and excruciatingly painful at times but we all believe wholeheartedly that he will recover.

Hunter is compassionate and genuine. He has an incredible sense of humor and a smile that you just can’t help but smile back at. He is a super hard worker and always eager to help. Hunter loves playing and watching baseball, hanging out with his friends, being outdoors, hunting, fishing, playing video games, listening to music, traveling and taking trips with his mom, building things with his dad, and working at Olivia’s Market in Rutland after school. Hunter is a homebody, loves goofing around with his dogs and spending time with his family. His plans are to pursue a career as an electrician. Hunter is loved by teachers, friends, co-workers, and his family, especially his 9-year-old little sister. Hunter is her hero.

Please keep sending healing thoughts, strength, and positivity to Hunter and his family.

For anyone who would like to reach out to Hunter or his family and share kind words, messages of support, funny stories, or photos with Hunter &/or his family (including his little sister), please connect with the fundraiser organizer. The photos and messages will be compiled and given to Hunter and his family.

When emailing: In the subject line please put “for Hunter”

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