we are starting this Gofundme on behalf of our sister Nicole Carbonell to help cover any expenses related to her son’s recovery from a terrible life changing accident.

He will need many surgeries and years of physical therapy to recover.

Nicole is a single mom of 3 and works two jobs to support her family. She works for the Maui Food Bank and has always had a passion for helping her community.

she is not inclined to ask others for help but in this difficult time we are asking for support so she can provide the necessary treatments for her son’s recovery.

Gabriel is a 20 year old mechanic who loves everything motor vehicles. He recently completed an accelerated program at WyoTech in Wyoming and after graduating was excited to put his training to use both at work and helping his family with their vehicles.

Gabe has always dreamed of having a street bike and loves to ride. His family expressed our fears that no matter how good of a rider you are, you’re unprotected from vehicles on the road. Despite our efforts, he worked overtime to buy himself a bike.

On Thursday 10/30 our fears came true and Gabe was struck by a vehicle turning without a turn signal. Although we are grateful he’s alive, he sustained fractures in all 4 limbs, a punctured lung, skull fracture and brain bleed. He will need multiple surgeries to ensure mobility in his hands which is critical for a mechanic. In addition, the need for prolonged physical therapy to get back to his passion and trade.

Since the accident, Gabe has expressed that in the end, riding just isn’t worth it and wants to express this to youth who have a love for riding. On the road with other vehicles is just never safe. He wants to make a difference and is eager to share his story with anyone.

We humbly ask for any donation toward his long road to recovery. Our family is grateful for any help as this will be a painful and costly process.

Me ke aloha,

Family of Gabriel Makana Magalianes