Recovery Fund for Matt Colburn

In late July my son Matthew and his family were enjoying a family day of swimming and riding his all terrain vehicle.  Unfortunately, on his last ride of the day, his machine  unexpectedly flipped       over and when it did, his arm and hand came out of the cab,  and were crushed between the           machine and the ground as it was turning over.  His family was able to  get him out and get him to the hospital.  Matt sustained a compound                fracture, two broken bones in his  hand, and          his skin was literally torn off the top of his hand.  The doctors took him into surgery to clean     the injury and due to the extent of the damage to       the skin, he had to wait to set the breaks.  He is  needing another surgery  (possibly 2) to try to      correct two of his fingers which will not                   straighten, and he’s  unable to move them.             Essentially,   they are working to save his hand at this point.   As time goes on he may be looking at skin grafts, and then physical therapy.  Right now there is no way to know how this will turn out or when he   will be able to return to work.

He has filed for disability through work,  but         hasn’t received any money yet.  As a  family, we   are trying to support him, but the bills don’t stop coming  just because you’ve been  injured.  Matt has a wife and  3 children  and even things like      food at home and gas for his appointments has    become difficult.   Money is running out.                 His doctor has made it clear he has a very               serious injury and it’s going to take a  long time    to get through this. 

 I’ve set up this page to help my son and his             family to try to lesson the burden for them.    He  is the sole supporter and is struggling  emotionally, because he isn’t able to support  his family.  He is not the type of person that would ask for help, but I know it would be a huge relief to them and  less worry will hopefully help the healing                  process as well.

Gift cards to grocery stores and for gas are also helpful.  Even ordering a meal and having it           delivered would lessen the burden. Please             contact me privately for a list of stores/restaurants near Matt if this is something you'd like to      do. 

Anything is appreciated.

I will keep this page updated on his progress.        Please keep my son and his family in your               prayers.  

-Bonnie