Support Krischan's Journey to Recovery

On Friday night, Krischan Wehnke, the beloved son of our close friends Renee (Hemburger) and Carl Wehnke had his life irrevocably changed when he was involved in a severe motorcycle accident in Sayreville. Krischan was ejected from his motorcycle. His leg and foot were stuck between the car and motorcycle, resulting in severe injuries including an amputation.

Rushed to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, Krischan underwent emergency surgery, where his left foot was tragically amputated. Today, he faced a second surgery that amputated a portion of his leg. Tomorrow, he will undergo a third surgery to reconnect the nerves in his leg to reduce the chances of phantom pain and close the wound with plastic surgery.

Krischan is facing unimaginable emotional and physical challenges, especially with the anticipated arrival of his firstborn son with his girlfriend, Arielle, in just six weeks. The joy and excitement of welcoming a new life are now intertwined with the daunting reality of adjusting to life as an amputee.

The road ahead is long and filled with obstacles. Once discharged from the hospital, Krischan will enter an inpatient rehabilitation facility where he will have to relearn how to balance, walk on crutches, and eventually be fitted for a prosthetic leg. The process will be grueling, requiring immense strength, patience, and resilience.

One of Krischan's greatest heartaches is the fear of not being able to teach his son how to play soccer, a dream he cherished deeply. Instead of looking forward to these precious moments, he must now focus on relearning how to walk.

Watching Krischan go through this ordeal is heart-wrenching for all who know and love him, especially Renee, Carl and Arielle. They are standing by his side, offering love and support, but the challenges ahead are immense.

We are reaching out to you for support during this incredibly challenging time. Krischan's journey to recovery will be long and expensive, your generous donations will help cover medical bills, rehabilitation costs, and provide financial stability as he adjusts to his new life. Every contribution, no matter how small, will make a profound difference in helping Krischan rebuild his life and be the loving, supportive father he dreams of being.

Please join us in supporting Krischan. Your kindness, compassion, and generosity will mean the world to him, Arielle, and their growing family.

Thank you. Please keep The Wehnke’s in your prayers.