<div>On July 3, 2026, my 13-year-old grandnephew, Noah Garcia, was critically injured during the devastating storm that swept through the Lansing area.
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<div>Before the powerful storm rolled in, Noah was outside enjoying the day with his mother at Cottonwood Campground on Aurelius Road in Lansing, Michigan. As soon as she saw the storm approaching, she immediately told Noah they needed to seek shelter.
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<div>Tragically, the storm moved faster than they could. A large tree was brought down by the powerful winds and struck Noah, leaving him with life-threatening injuries.
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<div>Noah was taken to Michigan Health–Sparrow, where he underwent emergency surgery. He remains in critical condition and is fighting for his life.
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<div>His injuries are extensive. Noah suffered severe internal bleeding, resulting in the removal of one kidney. Surgeons inserted pins in both of his legs to stabilize his legs and pelvis. He also suffered one punctured lung, one collapsed lung, and a shattered lumbar spine.
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<div>Following surgery, Noah's stomach and intestines remain outside his body while doctors wait for the swelling in his abdomen to decrease. Once the swelling has subsided, surgeons will continue the next stage of his treatment. Additional orthopedic surgery is planned for early next week.
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<div>Noah's life is in the hands of a highly skilled team of surgeons, physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals who are doing everything they can to save him.
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<div>If Noah is able to recover from these devastating injuries, he faces a long and difficult road ahead. He will require extensive hospitalization, multiple surgeries, intensive physical therapy, and rehabilitation. His home will likely need to be modified to accommodate his recovery, and his recuperation could extend over many months, or even longer.
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<div>We humbly ask everyone to keep Noah in your thoughts and prayers.
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<div>Please pray for Noah's healing, strength, and recovery; for wisdom and steady hands for his medical team; and for peace, comfort, and strength for his parents, family, and everyone who loves him during this unimaginable time.
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<div>PLEASE BE ADVISED THIS IS THE ONLY AUTHORIZED GOFUNDME - FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY FOR NOAH GARCIA
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<div>UPDATE: JULY 24, 2026
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<div>We are preparing for Noah's needs as he prepares to return home.
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<div>Following Noah's catastrophic injuries on July 3, 2026, he will require a wheelchair-accessible home. His rehabilitation team has advised the family that these modifications should be completed as soon as possible to allow for a safe discharge.
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<div>The donated funds will be used for medically necessary home modifications, including:
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<div>Building a wheelchair ramp with handrails to provide safe access into the home.
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<div>Remodeling the bathroom by removing the bathtub and installing a wheelchair-accessible walk-in shower.
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<div>Widening doorways to accommodate a wheelchair.
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<div>Installing a new entry door to improve wheelchair accessibility.
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<div>Removing and trimming trees that interfere with construction of the wheelchair ramp.
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