Eric’s Story

On July 8, 2007, while enjoying a day at the lake with Jacqui, their daughter, Jenna, and neighborhood friends, and family, 36 year-old Eric Knutson suffered a tragic, life altering spinal cord injury and fracture of the C-4 vertebrae in his neck. The spinal cord injury resulted in paralysis in both of his arms, torso and both legs. No movement, no sensation. Eric was immediately air-lifted to Froedert Medical Hospital in Milwaukee, WI where he received state of the art care for his injury. The weeks following involved a surgery to stabilize the fracture and fuse together the vertebrae. Eric was also on a ventilator and struggled with pneumonia and infections. Through faith, prayers, positive thoughts and excellent medical care, Eric has made enormous strides. With intensive in-home therapy, Eric continues to recover and has regained limited use of his arms but they are getting stronger and more functional every day. Small but steady improvements in Eric's core strengths are reasons for hope that Eric will walk again someday. 

Our Deepest Gratitude and Blessings to All

Friends and family from coast to coast have so generously supported Eric, Jacqui, and their daughter Jenna through prayers and donations and selfless acts of kindness. Thank you all so very much, it will never be forgotten.