Matthew Minton

Matt’s journey to recovery

 Matthew Minton, 30 years young - husband, father, son, nephew, cousin, and friend suffered a horrible tragedy. His young family could use all the help and support possible at this very difficult and uncertain time.

On the morning of June 15, 2020, Matt climbed a tree at work – something he has done hundreds of times in his career. An equipment failure caused him to fall more than 40 feet. EMT’s responded fast but quickly determined his injuries and pain level were too severe for an ambulance ride.  He was air lifted to Atrium Trauma Center in Charlotte, NC. After undergoing numerous examinations, it was determined Matt had severe vertebrae injuries and he was suffering paralysis from the waist down.

 On the 16th, Matt endured a 5 hour surgery to reconstruct his spine using spacers to replace his destroyed vertebrae in hopes for the best possible recovery. He then transferred to ICU. Matt will be transferred to a rehabilitation center tomorrow, where he will live, apart from his family, for a minimum of 21 days

Matt is married to his loving wife Ashley and has four children under the age of 12…. Izzy, Lexi, Dani and Remy.  Matt and Ashley have been together since they were teenagers. Matt is an animal lover, with chickens, a turkey, two dogs, and a baby raccoon he recently rescued after the tree he cut ended the life of the raccoon’s mother.  This tight knit family has dealt with countless struggles and hardships over the years, but they had finally come out on the other side stronger and together. Recently relocating to Rock Hill, South Carolina, for a fresh start, the family bought their dream home—a small farm on a few acres of land. When Matt wasn’t working long hours to provide for his large family, he was busy tending to the many jobs that are part of farm life.

Matt's recovery is very unpredictable, with doctors using words like “paralyzed” and “long road”. Matt and his family have a strong faith that God will do wonders and heal his body over time. However, during this time, he and his family will need to pay a lot of medical bills (physical therapy is not included in his medical plan), buy lots of necessary equipment and supplies and make modifications to their home to accommodate Matt's wheel chair.  A ramp will need to be build and their bathroom remodeled to accommodate his wheelchair.  A wheel chair lift will also need to be added to the family’s van.

Matt and his wife are doing their best to stay optimistic for the long road ahead with their young family. He has a fighting spirit, but he—and his family—will need help in the long road ahead.  I can assure you, every dollar will go to very good use assisting this family through this extremely difficult time. The accessible shower, the ramp and the wheelchair lift will help Matt regain his mobility and independence when he returns home.