Sadly on December 1, 2024, Ben was involved in a traumatic car accident (in which he was not at fault) coming home from work at Sundance Mountain Resort, causing a severe concussion, PTSD and intense neck pain.

He hit black ice in the canyon, flipped and rolled into an icy ravine and lost consciousness for a bit. He was trapped upside down with water flowing through the car. Luckily, he was spotted by a family traveling down the canyon. They pulled Ben out and he was taken to the ER via ambulance.

Ben is sick, overwhelmed and exhausted on all levels. He needs rest, and healing, support and encouragement. These conditions take time, support, and low-stress environments to heal from.

Ben’s family is also tapped out. His mom suffered a major stroke in 2020, and that’s left them with limited capacity to support him now. And as you can imagine, asking for this kind of help isn’t easy, especially for someone who’s always been strong, capable, and the one helping others and his family.

Some of you know Ben in the startup space, where he co-founded a company. Others may know him for his deep love for cycling and racing or his fun personality. He is now in a critical place where he needs intensive treatment to heal and he needs our help to get there.

All funds will go directly toward medical treatments and to pay for his living expenses.

Ben’s medical team at Park City Hospital and the University of Utah Hospital are optimistic about his recovery and have built a tailored, evidence-based treatment plan to get his health back. The plan includes:

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) – Helps treat post-concussive syndrome, reduces brain and body inflammation, accelerates brain repair, increases stem cells, improves ptsd/mood, helps fatigue. This is 2 hours a day, every day for 2 months M-F

Neurofeedback – Supports emotional regulation, sleep, and cognitive function (like Physical therapy for the brain) 2x a week

Intensive concussion rehab – through Park City’s specialized neuro-rehab program

Supplementation/other medicines – keep the brain and body healthy and supported

Exercise - helps regulate stress, improves blood flow to the brain, and maintain good health to fight depression.

The goal is to lower inflammation and regain stability so he can get back to doing what he loves and working, but they come with a steep price tag and he needs time to heal without financial stress.

Ben is one of the most kindhearted, intelligent, and resilient people I know. He has so much to offer the world, and it’s heartbreaking to see him suffer without the resources to fully recover. With your support, we can help give him the tools he needs to heal.

No one thinks it’ll be them until life changes in a second.

Every donation makes a difference. Thank you so much for your love, support, and generosity.