Help for Matt

Matt, a dedicated first responder, is facing the fight of his life after a devastating accident on August 28th. While body surfing in Carlsbad, Matt suffered a life-changing spinal cord injury and was pulled from the water by a friend and fellow medic whose quick actions helped save his life. Matt sustained fractures to the C4 and C5 vertebrae, along with a complete fracture at C6, resulting in significant paralysis affecting both the arms and legs. Matt underwent emergency spinal surgery to stabilize and fuse the cervical spine and remove a herniated disc that was compressing the spinal cord. Although Matt still has some sensation, offering hope, the road ahead will be long, difficult, and uncertain.

For more than 21 years, Matt has dedicated a career to serving others, answering emergencies, helping people through their hardest moments, and giving so much to the community as a first responder. Now Matt needs that same support in return. Funds raised will help cover hospital and surgical expenses, ongoing medical care, rehabilitation and physical therapy, specialized equipment, medications, transportation, home modifications, and many unexpected costs that come with such a serious injury. Every donation, no matter the amount, will make a difference. If donating is not possible, please consider sharing this fundraiser and keeping Matt and family in your thoughts and prayers. Matt has spent a lifetime showing up for others. Now it is our turn to show up for Matt.