Help Miguel Hastings Get Emergency Surgery

Let’s Help Miguel Hastings Stand Up Again!

Miguel Hastings — a beloved friend and mentor to many of us — urgently needs our help.

Just days ago, he suffered an unexpected fall that resulted in a right hip fracture. He’s now been in a rural hospital in Costa Rica, alone, for over a week — a facility that does not have the capacity or resources to perform the urgent surgery he needs. With every passing day, his condition becomes more fragile, and his life is at serious risk if he is not transferred immediately to a primary hospital in Costa Rica that can perform the life saving surgery.

Being outside the U.S., his health insurance covers only a tiny fraction of the costs. The estimated cost for surgery, transfer, postoperative care, and rehabilitation exceeds $30,000 USD.

Miguel has dedicated his life to serving others. As a recruiter for Life University and Sherman College, he helped guide hundreds of students to discover their purpose and calling in chiropractic. His passion for chiropractic and his heart for people have made a lasting impact across Latin America, the United States, and beyond.

But Miguel’s contributions go far beyond recruiting.

He served in Latin America for over nine years, working directly with Dr. Sid Williams to advance chiropractic across the region. Miguel played a vital role in helping establish the chiropractic law in Costa Rica, laying a foundation that still supports the profession today. He is a loyal and tireless advocate for chiropractic, bringing the message to new territories and helping place chiropractors on the Olympic teams of seven different Latin American countries.

At the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, Miguel was the official coordinator for chiropractic care for five Latin American countries. Representing Life University, he oversaw scheduling, credentials, and care logistics — helping bring chiropractic to the international sports stage. He even accompanied Dr. Sid Williams, who marched in the Olympic ceremonies representing Costa Rica.

Today, Miguel is facing a medical emergency, his health, wellbeing and life are in danger.

Now, Miguel needs us.

Just as he has been there for so many, this is our moment to be there for him.

If you know Miguel, you know his heart. He’s the kind of person who is a friend to everyone — always ready to lend a hand, a listening ear, or a word of encouragement. He has never asked for anything in return. But now, his health and well-being depend on our collective support.

Please:

Donate whatever you can to this campaign.

Share this message with anyone who knows Miguel or who may be in a position to help.

Every act of kindness counts.

From the bottom of our hearts: thank you for being part of this miracle.

Let’s get Miguel back on his feet!

With gratitude,

Dr. Carlos A. Sellés

Close Friend of Miguel

Medical Risks of Delay:

If a hip fracture is displaced (meaning the bone ends are misaligned) and the patient has been in bed for over a week without surgery, several serious risks and complications can occur:

️ Surgical Complications of Delay:

In summary:

A displaced hip fracture left untreated for over a week is a dangerous situation that typically requires urgent surgical attention, assuming the patient is medically stable. The longer the delay, the more serious the outcomes.

Miguel's X-Rays