Emergency Support for Navy SEAL Matthew Pierson

Please join the Navy SEALs Fund, Teammates, friends, and family of separated Navy SEAL Matthew Pierson and his cherished wife, Kirsten, in supporting them during one of the hardest battle either of them have faced. Whether it is with donations, encouraging words, or quiet prayers, all is welcome and all is needed.

On the morning of September 17, 2023 Matthew was participating in the Gran Fonda bike race when he was hit by a car. Matthew was airlifted to UMMC Shock Trauma in Baltimore, MD where Matthew still resides. He broke both femurs, his hip, neck, back, pelvis, sacrum, arm, knee and jaw.

He has undergone two (very) long surgeries, the first to clean out all his many wounds, reconstruct the compound fracture of his knee with a bone allograft from a donor, stabilize both femurs with rods and screws, and to stitch up several deep wounds in his arm and neck. In the second surgery they repaired his broken jaw and reset his broken nose, a procedure complicated by his broken neck and need to keep his head stable. Thankfully Matthew is not paralyzed, but will need significant and prolonged intense rehabilitation. He will possibly need more surgeries in the future as well.

Matthew's sister, Jacquelyne Pierson, is keeping updates on Matthew's journey at the following link: Matthew | CaringBridge

Matthew is in a battle of his life and we need your help.

As we all know, Matthew is the most resilient, determined, strong, compassionate, sweet and loving human - father, husband, brother, and son. He has impacted the lives of others and has given his whole self in all that he does. Matthew graduated from the Naval Academy and served his country as a decorated Navy Officer for 8 years, before retiring from the service in 2019 year.

It is our time to come together as a community and family to bring Matthew the strength and love he needs to persevere and endure this very long road to recovery. Matthew has built an incredible community and has always attracted the most wonderful and selfless people into his life.

During this difficult time Matthew is unable to work, and Kirsten is taking off work indefinitely to support Matthew and Maxwell, their one year old son.

Your donations will go directly to help support the family and pay for medical expenses, future physical therapy, and living expenses while Matthew heals and Kirsten takes off work to support their family.

Please join the Team and help Matthew fight as we know that no battle is fought alone. If you are unable to donate at this time, your prayers are greatly appreciated!!

Please send questions to info@navysealsfund.org
The Navy SEALs Fund - Brotherhood Beyond Battlefield is honored to be working with Matthew and Kirsten to support their fight. 100% of all donations from this campaign will be donated directly to Matthew and Kirsten.

All donations are tax-deductible.

Donations can also be mailed to:
Navy SEALs Fund
Attn: Matthew Pierson Support
PO Box 89
Mason OH 45040