Help Zack Gillette After a Devastating Injury!

We, Brook Terryn and Jessica Finn-Bloomberg, are reaching out because we need your help for a wonderful friend!!!

On September 9th, Zack Gillette suffered a devastating injury that has completely changed his life. The financial burden he has and will endure is enormous and he needs your support! Zack is always the first one to jump in and help when others are in need so let's show him our love and give back!

While running, Zack fully ruptured his left hamstring and suffered a right leg high grade hamstring tear. The fact that a severe rupture/tear happened in both legs at once is something the specialists have never heard of. The injury left him unable to complete daily tasks on his own including being able to drive and the ability to work. He is unable to live in his own home due to being in a wheelchair and has needed the ongoing support of Erin. Although Zack will have FMLA to legally hold his job, he will lose all income beginning October 9th and his medical insurance will expire as of January. For Zack to gain back enough mobility and strength to live life as an active dad, he will undergo a very intense and risky surgery on October 20th. After surgery, Zack will be placed in an extensive hip brace for 6 weeks with almost zero mobility… he will be back to “ground zero” and need continuous care. Zack will be off work for at lease 4-6 months after surgery and have multiple physical therapy appointments weekly during that time. As most of you can imagine, the out-of-pocket cost for all the appointments, tests, equipment, physical therapy, etc., has already been extensive and without insurance will be life shattering! He has applied for state disability; however, we all know that getting an answer can take weeks if not months and in most cases is “no”.

Suffering through the physical pain of the injury, surgery, and extensive recovery is only one part of this. Dealing with the stress from the financial burden can severely affect one’s mental health. Let’s take some of that burden off Zack and donate. Every little bit helps!!!

If you prefer to donate outside of this fundraiser, please private message either Brook Terryn or Jessica Finn-Bloomberg.