Jen Kelly's Medical Expenses

Jennifer Kelly, Rick Nylin's partner and significant other, suffered a serious horse-riding accident Sunday morning.  Jen was riding with her trainer on one of his horses Sunday morning in preparation for a camping trip.  On the trail, they came to a hill, the horse started to gallop, lurched and bucked her off.  We believe Jen was thrown and landed face first.  The force of the landing pushed her neck backwards and caused an injury to her spinal cord.  Initially, she could not move her extremities. 

Jen was airlifted to North Memorial in Robbinsdale from Sand Dunes State Park, in Big Lake, MN.  After a CT scan and an MRI, it was determined that she had pressure on her spinal cord but did not have any fractures.  A surgical procedure was done on Sunday evening to reduce the pressure on her spinal cord.  Post-surgery, she has since been recovering in the ICU and has stabilized.  She has gained very limited movement to her arms and less to her legs. 

Next steps will involve care in an intensive rehab facility followed by long-term care.  It is currently unknown the length of time she will need extensive care. 

Rick has also discovered that Jen's medical insurance coverage has lapsed, and she is currently uninsured.  If you can help support Jen's care and recovery, please consider donating.