On Sunday August 17, 2025, Joe Golenski suffered a tragic accident while cleaning his boat in preparation for his annual boat trip at home in Hyannis. In an instant, the boat exploded, leaving him with significant burns covering 40% of his body. He was rushed by med flight to Boston, where he is now fighting through pain and has underwent skin grafts.

His arms, legs, face, and head were badly burned. While we are beyond grateful that he is alive, his journey to healing will be long and incredibly challenging.

Joe is self-employed and it is unknown when, or if, he will be able to return to work. Financial strain of bills, his family's travel to Boston for his care, and the unknowns of what comes after discharge are overwhelming.

We are raising funds to help cover:

• Unknown medical and rehabilitation expenses

• Support for household bills while he cannot work

• Long-term recovery needs once he is finally able to return home

Joe has always been the kind of person to show up for others through his hard work as a floor covering installer, his humor, and his big heart. As a life long boater and Cape Cod resident chances are you've seen him out on the water somewhere around the Cape at some point.

Any donation, no matter the size, will make a difference in helping him and his family through this incredibly difficult time. If you cannot give, please consider sharing this to spread the word.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your love, support, and prayers as he begins his road to recovery.