Levi Wosick Rehabilitation Fund
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Follow up to LEVI WOSICKS injury: From Larry Wosick
Many of you read Levi's FB post by now where he shared with friends and family the bad news of his accident.
Many of you know Levi personally so what I'm about to share... you might expect from him.
Although these are very personal details, I know by sharing them it can help our family and friends ease the tremendous pain they are suffering by knowing how Levi has chosen to face this challenge. Bare with me, it's painful, that said if you can manage to keep it together to the end you may find comfort in your heart that Levi is going to be just fine.
When I got to Levi as he lay on the track, I saw immediately there was a serious problem. Before the medic team asked "can you feel here" and he answered no, Levi was already processing the situation and his injury as he lay on the track.
Levi knew full well he had a spinal cord injury as he was being transported from the track to Conemaugh memorial medical trauma center, 11 miles, about 20 minute ride. During most of these 20 minutes Levi with knowledge of his serious injury, the added pain of broken ribs and broken wrist was joking and keeping the mood lighthearted with the medic team. I was listening in from the passenger seat in awe of my sons composure and attitude. As Levi was carried off the ambulance, the medic team wished him well, they told him he was the most pleasant passenger they had ever transported.
Next stop trauma room: A large team of medical professionals were waiting to receive Levi for X-rays, scans and stabilize his vitals. A short time later the doctor revealed the news to Levi and I and about the broken vertebra and damage to spinal cord and the urgent need for surgery.
Levi and I were left alone for a few moments, he looked me square in the eyes and said "Dad, I'm so sorry for what I'm putting you through, please don't tell Mom yet". The only sadness he had in his eyes at this time was for Lise and I.
That's our Levi, he's a "special kind of special". In his mind he had already assumed full responsibility for his circumstance and his first concern was not for himself but for his family.
This is Levi, he's like no other person I've ever known, so kind, so smart, so grateful and assumes responsibility with maturity well beyond his 17 years. Lise and I are so blessed with all 4 of our kids and Levi is going to adjust to this, he's already began the mental adjustments knowing he has a great support system in his loving family and many friends.
Fortunately we do have medical coverage for these initial huge costs.
That said, Levi has several years of rehabilitation therapy ahead of him.
These rehabilitation costs are extremely expensive as is and the need for specialized equipment, the insurance coverage is very limited.
As a parent you think you have your basis covered with medical coverage, you load up your dirt bikes and anticipate at worst maybe a broken leg, fractured wrist, or a few stitches... not this. This is an injury you don't plan for.
Most who read this message will be just like our family, spending every available cent getting your own kids to sports... I know this and just a quick prayer and sharing this message will be a wonderful gift to Levi, and greatly appreciated by our family.
If you able to assist Levi to allow him the opportunity for the best rehabilitation therapy and equipment in the years ahead, Levi and our entire family would be forever grateful.
But most of all I hope this message provides a level of comfort to you that Levi is very strong and surrounded by a loving family.
If you would like to mail Levi a card with words of inspiration our address is:
14294 Mossy Oak Ln, Myakka FL. 34251
For those of you that may have not seen Levi's public release of his accident and injury you can view it BELOW:
Levi's announcement Monday 15th June, two days after his surgery.
Hi everyone unfortunately I have some bad news to share. I know there are rumors and speculations surrounding my accident this past weekend at pleasure valley regional qualifier as well my condition, I’d like to share the accurate accounts, this is the first opportunity I’ve have had to do so.
Im currently recovering from my injuries and surgery in ICU at Conemaugh memorial hospital in Johnstown PA. I suffered broken ribs, wrist and some vertebrae. Unfortunately I also suffered spinal cord damage and currently have no feeling or movement below the chest.
My parents are here with me and we are making plans to to get me to Florida closer to home at a rehab center. I really appreciate all your messages and texts sent to my parents asking about me. I had asked my Dad to give me the opportunity to release this news so to all of you that have messaged him please know it’s been difficult for him not to respond with greater detail.
I want to thank Jeff Cernic the facility owner for his kindness to my parents and loaning them a vehicle and providing a nice place at the track for my parents to stay as they travel to and from track and hospital each day.
This was my first time at the facility and I was really enjoying the racing. My goals were to get qualified for pro sport at this event the Loretta’s was to be my last amateur event before making my debut in the AMA outdoor 450 class championship.
My focus now changes to getting as healthy as I can and adjusting to my current condition and working hard on improving my current condition. Obviously I hope to regain the feel and movement that I’ve lost below the chest and will be working hard to make that a reality.
Before I go I’d also like to thank two individuals that have went out of their way to assist me over the past year. Todd Hicks at Fox has been very kind as well as Kyle @Moto4play.
Lastly thank you to my family who have always been my biggest supporters. I truly appreciate the opportunity I had to chase a dream and goal.
Ya this dream is not looking too sweet now from this bed in ICU but hey..... life is the longest of all motos and with the love and support of my family combined with my will to get better, I’m sure to achieve lots of wins in life after moto as I transition out of sport I’ve truly loved competing in.
Wishing all of you the very best of luck at Loretta’s and beyond.
Many of you read Levi's FB post by now where he shared with friends and family the bad news of his accident.
Many of you know Levi personally so what I'm about to share... you might expect from him.
Although these are very personal details, I know by sharing them it can help our family and friends ease the tremendous pain they are suffering by knowing how Levi has chosen to face this challenge. Bare with me, it's painful, that said if you can manage to keep it together to the end you may find comfort in your heart that Levi is going to be just fine.
When I got to Levi as he lay on the track, I saw immediately there was a serious problem. Before the medic team asked "can you feel here" and he answered no, Levi was already processing the situation and his injury as he lay on the track.
Levi knew full well he had a spinal cord injury as he was being transported from the track to Conemaugh memorial medical trauma center, 11 miles, about 20 minute ride. During most of these 20 minutes Levi with knowledge of his serious injury, the added pain of broken ribs and broken wrist was joking and keeping the mood lighthearted with the medic team. I was listening in from the passenger seat in awe of my sons composure and attitude. As Levi was carried off the ambulance, the medic team wished him well, they told him he was the most pleasant passenger they had ever transported.
Next stop trauma room: A large team of medical professionals were waiting to receive Levi for X-rays, scans and stabilize his vitals. A short time later the doctor revealed the news to Levi and I and about the broken vertebra and damage to spinal cord and the urgent need for surgery.
Levi and I were left alone for a few moments, he looked me square in the eyes and said "Dad, I'm so sorry for what I'm putting you through, please don't tell Mom yet". The only sadness he had in his eyes at this time was for Lise and I.
That's our Levi, he's a "special kind of special". In his mind he had already assumed full responsibility for his circumstance and his first concern was not for himself but for his family.
This is Levi, he's like no other person I've ever known, so kind, so smart, so grateful and assumes responsibility with maturity well beyond his 17 years. Lise and I are so blessed with all 4 of our kids and Levi is going to adjust to this, he's already began the mental adjustments knowing he has a great support system in his loving family and many friends.
Fortunately we do have medical coverage for these initial huge costs.
That said, Levi has several years of rehabilitation therapy ahead of him.
These rehabilitation costs are extremely expensive as is and the need for specialized equipment, the insurance coverage is very limited.
As a parent you think you have your basis covered with medical coverage, you load up your dirt bikes and anticipate at worst maybe a broken leg, fractured wrist, or a few stitches... not this. This is an injury you don't plan for.
Most who read this message will be just like our family, spending every available cent getting your own kids to sports... I know this and just a quick prayer and sharing this message will be a wonderful gift to Levi, and greatly appreciated by our family.
If you able to assist Levi to allow him the opportunity for the best rehabilitation therapy and equipment in the years ahead, Levi and our entire family would be forever grateful.
But most of all I hope this message provides a level of comfort to you that Levi is very strong and surrounded by a loving family.
If you would like to mail Levi a card with words of inspiration our address is:
14294 Mossy Oak Ln, Myakka FL. 34251
For those of you that may have not seen Levi's public release of his accident and injury you can view it BELOW:
Levi's announcement Monday 15th June, two days after his surgery.
Hi everyone unfortunately I have some bad news to share. I know there are rumors and speculations surrounding my accident this past weekend at pleasure valley regional qualifier as well my condition, I’d like to share the accurate accounts, this is the first opportunity I’ve have had to do so.
Im currently recovering from my injuries and surgery in ICU at Conemaugh memorial hospital in Johnstown PA. I suffered broken ribs, wrist and some vertebrae. Unfortunately I also suffered spinal cord damage and currently have no feeling or movement below the chest.
My parents are here with me and we are making plans to to get me to Florida closer to home at a rehab center. I really appreciate all your messages and texts sent to my parents asking about me. I had asked my Dad to give me the opportunity to release this news so to all of you that have messaged him please know it’s been difficult for him not to respond with greater detail.
I want to thank Jeff Cernic the facility owner for his kindness to my parents and loaning them a vehicle and providing a nice place at the track for my parents to stay as they travel to and from track and hospital each day.
This was my first time at the facility and I was really enjoying the racing. My goals were to get qualified for pro sport at this event the Loretta’s was to be my last amateur event before making my debut in the AMA outdoor 450 class championship.
My focus now changes to getting as healthy as I can and adjusting to my current condition and working hard on improving my current condition. Obviously I hope to regain the feel and movement that I’ve lost below the chest and will be working hard to make that a reality.
Before I go I’d also like to thank two individuals that have went out of their way to assist me over the past year. Todd Hicks at Fox has been very kind as well as Kyle @Moto4play.
Lastly thank you to my family who have always been my biggest supporters. I truly appreciate the opportunity I had to chase a dream and goal.
Ya this dream is not looking too sweet now from this bed in ICU but hey..... life is the longest of all motos and with the love and support of my family combined with my will to get better, I’m sure to achieve lots of wins in life after moto as I transition out of sport I’ve truly loved competing in.
Wishing all of you the very best of luck at Loretta’s and beyond.
Fundraising team: Levi Wosick Rehab Assistance (3)
Larry A. Wosick
Organizer
Parmalee, FL
Jeff Cernic
Team member
Kelly Baker
Team member
