Ben Cornick, 31, is a miracle man. This British paratrooper survived a fall of more than 12.000 feet (3.6 kilometers) by losing control of his parachute due to a faulty lever. The event occurred in Fiji last week. He fell at about 65 km / h on a van that was parked. If that van hadn't been parked right there, it would surely have died.
The paratrooper, who has jumped out of a plane at least 1000 times, broke his right femur in three parts; He also broke an arm and elbow and had numerous cuts and bruises.
Despite the immense joy at having come out of this terrible situation alive, Ben encountered another serious problem. Doctors treating him in Fiji said it was necessary to take an emergency flight to a hospital in Auckland, New Zealand, as Ben could lose his leg due to the infection. All of this cost $ 33.126, and the problem was, Ben didn't have insurance. Unfortunately we live in a world where we are capable of letting someone die at the door of a hospital, if they do not have health insurance.
Then a second miracle occurred. His friends created a Facebook group to raise money. Thanks to the generosity of friends, family and hundreds of strangers, they managed to raise $ 82.815 that have paid for the flight and medical expenses. He has had two operations on his leg and arm.
Ben rushed on a plane
Ben is expected to remain in the hospital for the next three weeks. After this "adventure", You will now be able to see your son Alfie, who was born last month. Source
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