Help Matt Recover After Motorcycle Accident

Hi everyone. My name is Kayla, and I’m here asking for help for my brother-in-law, Matthew Gerken. 

On March 18th, my BIL, Matt, was unfortunately involved in a hit and run motorcycle accident on the freeway in San Diego. While he is fortunately alive, he broke 3 ribs and endured major foot trauma, breaking every bone in his left foot along with internal degloving. He has had one reconstructive surgery already and is waiting for his second one. 

Matthew is an electrician and can longer work due to his injuries. The doctors are still unsure if his foot will be saved, but they are hopeful with the next surgery he will be able to fully recover. He is also in the electrical apprenticeship and will unfortunately be set back in school since he will be unable to attend, which will hinder his career in the electrical field. 

With Matt out of work due to having been in an accident, he and his wife (Meagan, my sister) are facing extremely high hospital bills and relying on Meagan’s job to pay rent, car payment, utilities, food, etc., not only for themselves, but for their two children Luna (6) and Wolfgang (1).

Unfortunately, Meagan’s job and state disability will not be enough to provide for the children and home. Until Matthew is finally able to work again, I am coming to you all to ask for any help at all, even just a share.. anything helps. 

Thank you so much for taking your time to read this.