Ken Roberts took a horrific fall skiing in Utah on February 11, 2020.  He was skiing with buddies Tom, Ann, and Jay Carpenter, along with Shelby Litchfield and Dennis and Darla Colburn.  Tom and Jay were the first on the scene and stabilized Ken while Dennis alerted ski patrol who quickly arrived and took over the stabilization and care of Ken.  Once a sled showed up, Ken was secured into an air bag, and transported to where an emergency helicopter picked him up and transported him to University of Utah Trauma Hospital.

Ken’s injuries include multiple broken bones and related medical challenges. He is still in the hospital 6 weeks later and has a long road of recovery and rehab ahead of him.  Over the first 4 weeks Ken was in and out of ICU 3 times addressing his injuries and complications that include blood clots and internal bleeding. He’s recovering from and not limited to:

        5 broken vertebrae: C1, C2, and lower back
        11 broken ribs on his left side and 3 on his right
        Broken shoulder blade and collar bone
        Torn aorta
        Punctured lung
        Concussion
        Several surgeries
        Pneumonia … AND
        Earthquake (M5.7!!) survivor

Luckily, he seems to have no paralysis and is beginning a long rehab road to recovery.  He is still in the hospital in Salt Lake, learning how to swallow again while recovering from multiple broken bones and a serious knock to the noggin’.

Due to a lot of interest from friends and family who want to help, we've created this GoFundMe campaign. Please don't feel obligated or pressured. It is just the easiest and most efficient way for people to help as this loving family navigates these new paths forward.

The pictures below are from before and after Kenny's fall: