A University of Alabama student reportedly suffered multiple skull fractures and other injuries after falling while vacationing with his family in the Caribbean.
A GoFundMe page for Matthew Polaski and his family reads: “What should have been a joyful time together quickly became every parent’s worst nightmare.”
“Mike, Steph, Matthew and Evan were on a family vacation in the Dominican Republic over the holidays, while Matthew was home over winter break from his freshman year at the University of Alabama,” the GoFundMe page added.
“On December 28, Matthew suffered a serious head injury after a fall. He was rushed to a local hospital where doctors performed emergency surgery to relieve swelling of his brain and save his life. He remains in intensive care and was placed in a medically induced coma,” the report continued. “Once stabilized, Matthew was transported by international medical flight to Miami where his treatment continues.”
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Matthew Polaski, left, is recovering from a fall during a family vacation to the Dominican Republic, according to a GoFundMe page. (GoFundMe)
The GoFundMe describes Polaski as a “hard-working, respectful young man with a deep passion for gymnastics.”
“He recently began his college journey in Alabama, joined the Sigma Pi fraternity and has his whole future ahead of him. Mike and Steph have always been steadfast in their support – traveling to countless meets, tournaments and college visits to help Matthew pursue his dreams,” it added.
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Matthew Polaski was vacationing with his family in the Dominican Republic when he fell, according to the GoFundMe page. (iStock)
An update posted to the GoFundMe page on Wednesday detailed how Matthew Polaski suffered “skull fractures, a broken pelvis and vertebrate fractures of the lower back.”
“They reduced sedation and monitored motor responses. Both arms and legs responded to chest stimulation, another good early sign. Much remains to be determined, especially with the head injury for unknown factors,” the update added. “Probably the most emotional update as a parent: Matthew started moving himself, opened his mouth and squeezed Steph’s hand in response. I can’t imagine how many tears Steph had in that moment.”
Robbinsville police in New Jersey said Matthew’s father was the chief.
The GoFundMe page states that Matthew Polaski’s medical bills in the Dominican Republic have reached nearly $75,000.
Polaski is a freshman at the University of Alabama, according to the GoFundMe page. (Getty Images)
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“The cost of international medical transportation alone is estimated at between $35,000 and $55,000. Unfortunately, insurance provides very limited coverage for international medical care, and even with insurance, medical costs in the U.S. are mounting rapidly. This is just the beginning,” the report said.
