After months of doctors’ appointments and therapy, a 13-year-old boy is now thanking emergency responders who helped him after he was seriously injured in a crash.
Back in August, Henry Schinke was hit by a motorcycle while he was riding his bicycle in the Darboy area. The crash left a motorcycle passenger dead. Henry suffered critical injuries to his liver, kidney and pelvis. He also had broken bones.
He was flown by ThedaStar the night of the crash and treated by trauma staff at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah. He was later flown to Milwaukee for additional treatment.
Six weeks later, he left the hospital.
Recently, Henry and his family visited the ThedaStar staff that flew him the night of the crash, thanking them for the care Henry received.
Henry and his family visited the ThedaStar Communications Center, toured the hangar and met with the flight crew. The crew showed the family the helicopter and explained how they treated Henry after the crash. In a news release, ThedaCare says Henry doesn’t remember everything from that night due to his injuries.
Members of the crew say it’s always special when patients come back to show their progress, especially when there is a positive outcome like Henry’s in case. Henry's mother says knowing the details of how Henry was cared for are providing a sense of closure for their family.
