On Sunday morning June 7, 2026, my brother Robert, through no fault of his own, was in motorcycle accident on a country highway he’s ridden nearly every weekend for about year. His rear motorcycle tire blew out causing his bike to lose control, veered into a ditch on the opposite side of the highway, and then hurled him through the air tens of feet.
Despite wearing the best protection available (carbon fiber helmet, air-bag jacket, riding pants with armor padding, and riding boots and gloves), he was knocked unconscious for several hours and suffered serious injuries.
He was airlifted to a hospital in downtown Austin, TX, where a CT scan revealed the extent of his injuries. He suffered from a brain bleed, several broken ribs, a broken collarbone, a broken shoulder blade, and a puncture to his left inner thigh.
He had an additional surgery on June 22, 2026, then had to return to the ER two days later for fevers related to lung issues.
Needless to say, my brother has had a rough go of things related to his accident, but now the medical bills are coming in along with the costs related to his therapies.
Robert supports his family of a wife and four children (one is a very young daughter) as a public servant for over 20 years. He cannot work until he is medically cleared which will likely be several months.
For those of you who know Robert, know that at 5’7” he is not the biggest guy, but he is tenacious and has the biggest heart I’ve known. He will always help those who ask for it as much as he can. He has even fostered dogs off and on for over 15 years.
My brother Robert rarely asks for help, and he could not bring himself to write these campaign details to solicit donations. However, this is the one time he and his family could really use it.
Any donation amount will help him and his family get through this tough time. In 2026, income tax itemizers can take charitable deductions up to 60% of their Adjusted Gross Income. Even those who take Standard Deductions can add additional above the line $1000 to $2000 charitable deduction depending on if you’re single or married. Please visit IRS.gov or contact your tax professional for the details.
Thank you for your consideration, Robert’s sister Martha.