Fitness content creator Brock Kelly made a devastating announcement two days ago when he shared a photo of himself from his hospital bed and announced that he was paralyzed from the waist down.
Influencer Brock Kelly Suffers Rare Surfing Injury
“Friday morning I was in a rare surfing accident that left me paralyzed from the waist down,” he wrote in the caption of his Instagram post. “It’s called ‘surfers myelopathy’ and it occurs when you hyper-extend your back and it cuts off oxygen to the legs. In simple terms, it’s pretty much a stroke of the lower body. Recovery is uncertain. I may never walk again. But yet again, there’s a chance I make a full recovery.”
He shared that he will lean on his faith during this challenging time. “I know the Lord is faithful through it all. Thank you for all of the kind messages! I feel extremely cared for and loved,” he wrote.
His post has been flooded with messages of support. “I don’t know you but I stumbled upon this and I am praying for complete and total healing for you,” a comment reads. “I don’t know you and you don’t know me, but we both love Jesus and walk with the Lord, i can tell. So we’re siblings in Christ,” another person shared.
Other reactions include, “Sending so much love Brock,” “praying for you brother,” and “Love you, Brock. Praying for you daily. Praying for healing, comfort, and steadfastness. You’ve inspired so many through your words and actions, and you will continue to do so. May God have his hand on you in every part of what’s next.”
Brock Kelly Remains Resilient Despite Injury
Before Brock’s statement, his mother, Paige Kelly, posted on Facebook on November 7. She asked her followers for prayers as she shared the news about her son’s injury. “This is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to post, but our family needs everyone’s prayers right now,” she wrote.
She continued, “While in Hawaii on a work trip, Brock had a surfing accident and is currently in the ICU in Maui. He has a spinal cord injury and, at this time, cannot feel anything from the waist down. We are hopeful that this is not permanent, but so much remains uncertain, and we know there may be a long road ahead.”
She revealed that she was traveling to be with him, but Brock would need to stay where he was for “at least a week” until he is strong enough to travel back to the mainland. “Please pray for Brock’s healing, for the medical team caring for him, and for strength for our family as we navigate this,” she shared.
Two days ago, Paige shared an update praising her son’s resilience and strength. “His spirits are high, and he remains positive and unbelievably optimistic, even with so much still unknown. He’s already setting goals for himself,” she wrote. She also revealed how he is focused on trying to move his toes and has expressed gratitude.
“The love I have for this son of mine cannot be put into words. He is the strongest, kindest, most determined young man I know, and his faith and outlook continue to amaze me. Please continue to lift Brock up in prayer. We are still praying for a healing miracle, and I have faith that God will see us through all of this.”
Lifestyle & Fitness Content Creator Paralyzed After ‘Rare’ Surfing Injury