I was surprised not to see this posted on JD as this was a Midwest rider. If it has been posted here I apologize. I found it on several other forums so I thought it should be posted here. I copied the post in its entirety.
I encourage you all to read his Caringbridge site. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ronaldspychalla
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As some of you folks on here have heard me talking abut a friend of mine Ron Spychalla (Spy-halla) was critically injured a few weeks ago in a sledding accident on The St. Croix River, near Stillwater, MN
He was having a cook out with his family and friends on an island just north of Stillwater. After the cook out, he was ferrying people and gear back to the parking lot on his snowmobile, and he was running up the river, making another trip when he hit a stump sticking out of the snow on the river.
He was estimated to be going 60-80 mph at the time. He hit the stump very near where his family (14, 12 y/o kids and wife) and friends were watching him return.
He was life-flighted to a hospital in the twin cities and is still there today. He will likely be there for at least another month.
This guy is a complete family man, great guy, and his life has catastrophically changed forever.
His injuries were:
Head seperated from his spine
Pelvis crushed and seperated from his spine
Back broken in three places
Neck broken
Many internal injuries
Body parts amputated
I dont say this to be graphic, I say this to attempt to communicated the unbelievable extent of his injuries.
You can get updates on him and read his daughters' and wifes' updates to his condition.
This guy is totally and completely screwed financially. He has health insurance, but there is not way that will even come close to covering expenses, or his future income needs. His house will need to be revamped to accomodate his new situation when he gets home.
I ask you a couple of things:
1. Please pray for Ron and his family.
2. Please pray for Ron and his family
3. Please pray for Ron and his family
4. Click this link http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ronaldspychallaand read about this guy and what he has gone through, and you can get a hint of what wha tis in store for him
5. Please donate any amount you can to help him. Any amount is truly appreciated.
I just went to the bank today and opened up a benefit account for him.
If you can donate, please do:
Ronald Spychalla Benefit fund
Central Bank
3670 East County Line Road
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Bank phone number is (651)426-6348
I have a Paypal account Clematiscrazy@gmail.com if you would rather go the Paypal route.
Only hours after I put this up, there is alread several hundred dollars in the paypal account. WOW!! you people are truly amazing!
6. Spread the word about this man, and let others know about him.
7. If anyone has ANY experience with putting on a benefit of this type, I could use all the help I can. I am thinking about a silent auction in a month or so and a spagetti feed somewhere.
I want to take my time and get this benefit "right". There is really only one chance to do this, and I want to get as many dollars in the Spychalla family's hands as I can. If you can help with advice, please let me know!! (PM me!!)
THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ THIS, and PLEASE PRAY FOR THIS FAMILY!!
Jeff Comfort
White Bear Lake, MN
I encourage you all to read his Caringbridge site. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ronaldspychalla
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As some of you folks on here have heard me talking abut a friend of mine Ron Spychalla (Spy-halla) was critically injured a few weeks ago in a sledding accident on The St. Croix River, near Stillwater, MN
He was having a cook out with his family and friends on an island just north of Stillwater. After the cook out, he was ferrying people and gear back to the parking lot on his snowmobile, and he was running up the river, making another trip when he hit a stump sticking out of the snow on the river.
He was estimated to be going 60-80 mph at the time. He hit the stump very near where his family (14, 12 y/o kids and wife) and friends were watching him return.
He was life-flighted to a hospital in the twin cities and is still there today. He will likely be there for at least another month.
This guy is a complete family man, great guy, and his life has catastrophically changed forever.
His injuries were:
Head seperated from his spine
Pelvis crushed and seperated from his spine
Back broken in three places
Neck broken
Many internal injuries
Body parts amputated
I dont say this to be graphic, I say this to attempt to communicated the unbelievable extent of his injuries.
You can get updates on him and read his daughters' and wifes' updates to his condition.
This guy is totally and completely screwed financially. He has health insurance, but there is not way that will even come close to covering expenses, or his future income needs. His house will need to be revamped to accomodate his new situation when he gets home.
I ask you a couple of things:
1. Please pray for Ron and his family.
2. Please pray for Ron and his family
3. Please pray for Ron and his family
4. Click this link http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ronaldspychallaand read about this guy and what he has gone through, and you can get a hint of what wha tis in store for him
5. Please donate any amount you can to help him. Any amount is truly appreciated.
I just went to the bank today and opened up a benefit account for him.
If you can donate, please do:
Ronald Spychalla Benefit fund
Central Bank
3670 East County Line Road
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Bank phone number is (651)426-6348
I have a Paypal account Clematiscrazy@gmail.com if you would rather go the Paypal route.
Only hours after I put this up, there is alread several hundred dollars in the paypal account. WOW!! you people are truly amazing!
6. Spread the word about this man, and let others know about him.
7. If anyone has ANY experience with putting on a benefit of this type, I could use all the help I can. I am thinking about a silent auction in a month or so and a spagetti feed somewhere.
I want to take my time and get this benefit "right". There is really only one chance to do this, and I want to get as many dollars in the Spychalla family's hands as I can. If you can help with advice, please let me know!! (PM me!!)
THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ THIS, and PLEASE PRAY FOR THIS FAMILY!!
Jeff Comfort
White Bear Lake, MN
