Help support Ben’s recovery and his family

$7,030 donated

Given by 132 generous donors in 9 weeks

Help us provide financial assistance to Ben, Megan + immediate family. Recovery + travel now along with day to day expenses through the year

Nelson / Tasman

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On January 12 2020 in a terrible accident Ben was shot in the leg on a hunting trip. Luckily he made it to hospital in time having lost a lot of blood but fighting for his life

He has already undergone two 9 hour plus surgeries to try and repair the damage to his right leg

As a result of the accident the potential outcomes, both of which will result in a lifestyle change and lengthy rehabilitation, involve limited use or even loss of his leg.

Along with the injuries sustained Ben is looking at a lengthy recovery process and his immediate family including his partner, sister, and parents will need to be able to travel to be with him when needed

On top of this Ben and Megan are also expecting their first child due in July 2020. With the daunting prospect of only one income to support their growing family we decided to launch a Give a Little page

We will also use this page as a means of keeping friends and family updated as to Ben’s progress and recovery

Guy McCracken's involvement (page creator)

Louise Stack and I are Ben and Megan’s family

Use of funds

Funds will be used to directly support Ben, his partner Megan and his immediate family with any expenses that may arise along the way. From travel to medical expenses. It’ll also be used to help cover the loss of Ben’s income due to not being able to work

1 Month Update - Ben’s back in Nelson! 14 February 2020

Two weeks ago Ben had surgery while in Hutt Hospital which was the skin graft to close up where the surgeons had made an incision to release the swelling. The skin was taken from Ben’s other leg. The surgeons said the skin graft surgery went well and that it is now a waiting game to see if the skin will attach successfully.

After checking the progress of the graft the surgeons were happy enough with it that Ben was able to get up and sit in a chair. This was the first time in 23 days Ben had been able to be out of bed! This was a great milestone for Ben.

Since then on Monday Ben was able to return home to Nelson Hospital by air ambulance. The Nelson doctors took x-rays to see the extent of the damage caused and repairs already made by Wellington’s surgeons so they could assess Bens next step in his recovery. Ben still can’t feel anything from the knee down or use his leg and the surgeons have advised that it could be 6-12 months before he can.

Along with further minor surgeries Ben also has appointments such as physio for his rehabilitation and meetings with a dietician to get him to start eating again. He will remain at Nelson Hospital for the time being.

This week Ben was able to venture out from the hospital in a wheelchair to enjoy some fresh air and sun with Megan & they are both looking forward to their baby scan next Monday which Ben can now go to.

Ben and Megan are extremely happy to be back in Nelson and would like to thank everyone who has donated so far.

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