Caleb Struble FB lifeguard recovery journey

Hi My name is Beth Boyles, My husband Joel and I starting this fundraiser for our very dear friends The Struble Family and there son Caleb. Caleb is 17 and works as lifeguard here in Flagler Beach, He is going to be a senior at Matanzas High School this year and is one of the kindest, generous, hard working kid. I have known him and his family for the past 8 years and they are the greatest people. On Monday July 19th doing some practice drills diving in the ocean, Caleb had a accident where he dove in to a sandbar. Thankfully he was rescued and immediately life flighted to Halifax hospital where they have been treating him the past 3 days. He has fractured his C5 and C6 in his neck. The past few days as you can imagine have been so emotional for this family as we still do not know a lot at this time. He is going to be transferred tomorrow to ORMC where they will be treating him and can give him the future treatments and therapies he will need. They are working to reduce the swelling in his spine at this time, and monitoring him closely. These are very serious injuries and we are praying for a full recovery for Caleb. Caleb is feeling touch on his legs but no movement yet as we know that time is a big factor and it is a slow process. He is having less pain today and movement in his arms. These are positive signs and Caleb is

determined to get through this! I am wanting to help this family with the day to day expenses, and being away from work and possibly needing to stay in a hotel close to the hospital in Orlando as they live in Palm Coast. They also have a young son Byron who is Calebs younger brother and he wants to be close to his brother. So helping them to be with Caleb as a family unit is crucial. so they can be by Calebs side. At this time the family needs are not specific and that may change as time goes on and we know more. But we do know this family has a journey ahead of them and we want to be there for them in anything that we can do or the community of Flagler Beach can do. Mainly at this time help the family get transitioned to be with Caleb in Orlando. I got to see Caleb tonight, and he is in good spirits and just is grateful for all of the love and support of the Community here in Flagler Beach and Palm Coast and his team of lifeguards at Flagler Beach which he calls Ohana. Thank You for all of your love, support and prayers as this family is so grateful for them, and as are we. We will keep you updated as often as we can! Joel and Beth Boyles