Kyle Eade has a horrific Jump Crash

5pm 14^th February

Kyle returned to NZ on February 5^th to see his family, coach around NZ and prepare and train for the 50^th Moomba Masters in March.

On Thursday 11^th February, after a day of coaching in the South Island, he took a jump set but had a mild out the back crash on his first ¾ cut.

He landed on the back of his neck and immediately lost almost all feeling and sensation to his arms and legs.

With great assistance from Scott McFadden and Kirsty Spittlehouse, he was stabilized in the water and the medics were called.

He was airlifted to Christchurch Hospital where he was given a series of X rays, CT scans and MRIs.

The tests showed fractures to his C4 and C5 vertebrae.  On the positive side the test showed the spinal cord was still intact although there was extensive bruising and swelling around C4 and C5 level.

Kyle has spent 3 days in the I.C.U where he has been stabilized, and this afternoon he has been moved to the Orthopedic Trauma Ward.

 It was determined earlier that surgery was not required as the ligaments were strong and it was best to let the natural healing process take its course.

1. After a few days in the Trauma Ward he will be moved to the Burwood Spinal Unit 10 kms from Christchurch.

Kyle has a long tough road ahead but he is 100% confident that he will recover and won’t stop fighting until he does.

Kyle has been overwhelmed by the thoughts and prayers coming in from all over the world and the collective positive feelings are definitely helping him with his resolve on this difficult pathway.

Kyle has the support from all of his family who are currently in Christchurch, including his wife Karyn, 2 sons Jaeden and Damian, his mother and father Murray and Alison and brother Antony, and mother-in-law Pat Harpell.

Our grateful thanks to everyone for their best wishes, prayers and support.  Every message has been really appreciated.  We will keep you updated on his progress.

Special thanks to all the Canterbury water ski fraternity for their incredibly kind offers of accommodation, transport, toys for the boys and other help – it is much appreciated.  At present we are very fortunate to have accommodation arranged by the hospital at Ranui House directly opposite the hospital.

Eade Family

Posted: Mon 01 Mar 2010

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