Help Dale Kristensen Battle Back From Back Surgery

Anyone who knows Dale Kristensen will tell you that he is the consummate family man, he has an uncanny ability to understand machinery and most importantly, nothing slows him down.  Until his most recent back surgery in 2018, nothing would stop Dale form helping a friend or giving someone a hand.  He was always working with his heavy equipment and he relished every moment with his young son, Cooper whom he shares with his loving and supportive wife, Andrea. 


Without the surgery he would likely loose the ability to walk so he made the agonizing decision to undergo the surgery in order to improve his quality of life and ensure his chances to be an active father.  The estimated recovery time was between 6-12 months.  Now, 10 months since Dale’s perilous surgery, his recovery has been reversed because one of the recently installed titanium rods keeping his spine stable has inexplicably broken.  Since the rod broke, Dale has lived in constant debilitating pain, his mobility has vanished and he is unable to do daily tasks that many of us take for granted. 


In a discouraging twist of fate, after a long and painful recovery from the first surgery, Dale must face the unthinkable and go through the whole process again.  Dale will have to endure another 6-12 month recovery period which will add up to a 2 year absence from work.  Without Dale working for the last year, Dale and Andrea have exhausted all of their recourses.  Although the surgery is covered by the medical system, all the expenses from hospital visits, hotel stays in Vancouver for medical appointments, gas, food and the time off work has taken a devastating financial toll on their family.  Day to day expenses keep adding up and Dale and his family are in danger of losing everything thy have worked so hard for. 


They have suffered immeasurable stress from the initial surgery and nobody in their situation should have to worry about how to keep a roof over their heads and food on the table as they face another daunting surgery.  Any amount that you are able to contribute will directly help Dale and his family pay for medical treatment and recovery.  Please, help us help Dale get back on his feet and walk, again. 

Thank you.