Supporting Dalton's Recovery
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Here's the short story...
Dalton has suffered a severe climbing accident, nearly losing his hand and breaking his pelvis, five ribs, collar bone, and scapula. He doesn't have health insurance and will need a lot of ongoing support from his community to get through this.
A few more details...
On April 12th, at 5 pm, Dalton was climbing in a canyon outside of Moab, Utah. A mini-fridge-sized chunk of rock was dislodged as he climbed over it. He fell over 30 feet and landed on a ledge below. Along the way the rock crushed his right hand and nearly tore it off his arm. Thankfully, Dalton was caught by his rope and his climbing partner. The two friends with him were Wildnerness First Responders and their skilled response was invaluable. They helped stabilize him, improvised a tourniquet on his arm, and kept him warm for hours. They contacted the search and rescue team who hauled him up in a litter over two hundred feet to where a helicopter was waiting for him.
He is now at Denver Health hospital and will undergo several reconstructive surgeries over the next two weeks. He'll have a long road to recovery through physical therapy and rehabilitation.
Overall, Dalton is in as high of spirits as possible and is so grateful for the love and support pouring out from his community.
Any sized contribution will matter so much. Thank you in advance for your compassion and support.
Thank you for your contribution to this community fund.
Dalton has suffered a severe climbing accident, nearly losing his hand and breaking his pelvis, five ribs, collar bone, and scapula. He doesn't have health insurance and will need a lot of ongoing support from his community to get through this.
A few more details...
On April 12th, at 5 pm, Dalton was climbing in a canyon outside of Moab, Utah. A mini-fridge-sized chunk of rock was dislodged as he climbed over it. He fell over 30 feet and landed on a ledge below. Along the way the rock crushed his right hand and nearly tore it off his arm. Thankfully, Dalton was caught by his rope and his climbing partner. The two friends with him were Wildnerness First Responders and their skilled response was invaluable. They helped stabilize him, improvised a tourniquet on his arm, and kept him warm for hours. They contacted the search and rescue team who hauled him up in a litter over two hundred feet to where a helicopter was waiting for him.
He is now at Denver Health hospital and will undergo several reconstructive surgeries over the next two weeks. He'll have a long road to recovery through physical therapy and rehabilitation.
Overall, Dalton is in as high of spirits as possible and is so grateful for the love and support pouring out from his community.
Any sized contribution will matter so much. Thank you in advance for your compassion and support.
Thank you for your contribution to this community fund.
Organizer and beneficiary
Kiley Hartigan
Organizer
Moab, UT
Anna Mccullers
Beneficiary