Johnny's Road to Recovery (Spinal Injury)

Words from Johnny's sweet fiancé Charlie:

When life gives you lemons, you throw in some lime, salt, a shit ton of tequila and make a bloody strong margarita

On Tuesday morning, life as we currently knew it changed in an instant ~ Johnny was in a surfing accident at his favourite Gold Coast surf break D Bar. On his first wave of the day, he hit a sand bank and broke his back, bent his spinal cord, broke a few ribs and had a slightly collapsed lung. He was held above the surface and helped into shore by a group of surfers, body boarders and lifeguards who we are eternally grateful for and thank you will truly never be enough.

He was then treated by a team of paramedics, and airlifted by Westpac rescue helicopter to Brisbane to have surgery and begin what will be the biggest journey of our lives.

Johnny’s surgery went really well, everything is now back where it’s supposed to be. He is currently paralysed from the waist down with no sensation, we remain incredibly positive and are going to throw everything we possibly can at this. Day by day those that know Johnny know he doesn’t give up easy ✨

There really will never be the words for everyone that has supported us so far.

We have a long road ahead, but he’s alive, his sense of humour is still intact and there’s a lot of positivity coming from this hospital ward.

Big love, thank you for the thoughts, messages and prayers.

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Charlie and Johnny are known by everyone for giving everything, time and time again and are the last people to ever expect anything in return.

We have been inundated with messages from people asking how they can help and support so we have created this Go Fund Me to offer a slice of the love back to them that they so generously provide to all those who surround them. We will also use this as a platform to keep family / friends and community updated with his recovery.

There is a lot of uncertainty in the road ahead so absolutely anything that you are able to give is so deeply appreciated, even if its your thoughts and prayers ❤️

Other forms of support outside of donating that would be so appreciated are:

If you are able to provide additional support or have ideas on ways in which you are able to help please reach out to the Maddy's via DM.

Maddy Gordon: insta: maddygord0n

Maddy Everist: insta: maddison_everist