A deer jumped in front of Elijah's motorcycle on a dark winding Vermont road. His immediate condition was dire with much blood loss and has been at a hospital in one way or another for over a month. He is currently home for a few weeks between surgeries, and we are grateful that he saved his life.

In early September, Elijah was in a terrible accident that will take a couple of years to heal from. Both legs were shattered and must not bear weight for some months. He is currently between multiple and intensive leg surgeries, some likely to resume in mid-November.

This is a long journey and his strong attitude, kindness and immense heart are evident. He needs us, and we need you. We are beyond grateful that Elijah is alive, and are gathering strength for a long road ahead.

What were Elijah's goals?

Elijah was poised to head to Florida to pursue his passions for fishing and learning. Elijah was applying to the state university in Tampa to major in maritime engineering. Possessing the necessary skill and equipment, Elijah’s dream of a glass blowing studio remained a part of his endeavor. He’d purchased a motorcycle and was on his way when on 9/4/25 it all came to a screeching halt.

We are very grateful and hopeful. We are proud of him for saving his own life. Life is long and full of surprises.

How can you help?

Thank you for all the support for Elijah. Many of you have asked how you can help. Please consider a donation. It takes a village and it all helps.

What will the funds be used for?

This level of physical pain and emotional trauma comes with a heavy financial burden. The goal of fundraising for Elijah is to help defray additional costs associated with his lengthy medical needs as well as the restoration of Elijah’s career and creative aspirations.

What happened?

On Thursday 9/4/25, at 4:00 in the morning, the late-night call came from Dartmouth Medical Center Emergency Room. We rushed to the hospital. There, my sweet kind son was in the ER, hooked up to so many machines that my hand could rest only on his forehead and nowhere else.

The doctors told us that his legs were shattered with multiple compound fractures. Hairline spinal fractures, concussion, some road rash. In the brief opportunity to speak with him before intubation and lengthy surgery, Elijah said, “Mom, I’m sorry.” He was thinking about us.

Elijah was on a motorcycle on a dark winding Vermont road when a deer jumped out. He remembers that before impact, he used his arm and hip to shift his body so that his legs would hit the enormous wall of rocks instead of his head. Even the helmet he wore could not have protected against spinal injury. When he came to alone at the side of the road, he looked down and thought “I have spaghetti legs,” due to the numerous fractures. He knew that if he didn’t get help, he would die. Dragging fractured legs Elijah crawled out of the ditch onto the road and called SOS. During his wait, a man driving by sat with him until the ambulance arrived. Bless his anonymous soul.

Within the first week in ICU, two major surgeries were completed. The first day he had a 6-hour surgery. Doctors cleaned the fracture and bone loss sites, externally screwing his legs back together. The second surgery was 9 hours long where they internally screwed everything together. He lost a lot of bone in both fibias and tibias along with fractures in the right femur and a wound that is pretty pesky. He is non-weight bearing during months between surgeries, the next round beginning in mid-November.

Thank you!

Our community has rallied around with visits, calls, food, showering love, prayer and healing thoughts. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Please reach out in any way you feel comfortable, we welcome communications. For those personally close to Elijah, we thank you for loving him.

Sending hugs and prayers. Keep your eyes on the road.

Wishing love and peace, light and kindness, from Elijah's parents and support systems to all of you.