SUPPORTING DARRYL FULLER

On May 21, 2022, Darryl Fuller, CRMS’s Outdoor Program Director, was injuried in a backcountry skiing accident.

While skiing near Ashcroft, Darryl lost his footing after losing a ski and took a very long fall over rocks, ice, and snow. His ski partner was able to stabilize him while they awaited a helicopter rescue. Although Darryl was wearing a good helmet, he experienced a significant traumatic brain injury in addition to his other injuries, and was transferred in early June to a hospital in Denver that specializes in TBIs. His recovery will be long and challenging.

Darryl, who holds a bachelor degrees in Enviromental Studies and Biology from UC Santa Cruz, joined CRMS in 2000. In addition to leading the outdoor program including Wilderness, fall and spring trip planning, Darryl also serves as an advisor and over the years has been the smiling face of important improvements to many areas of CRMS. He has been a powerful mentor for generations of CRMS students, faculty and staff.

His sister, Jennifer, started a GoFundMe to assist with medical bills and treatments not covered by medical insurance, as well as temporary housing and living expenses for Susan and other family members while he is rehabbing in Denver.

So many people are sending well wishes, healing energy, and positive thoughts to Darryl, Susan, and the rest of the family, and they are deeply touched. Many people have asked what they can do to help, and at the moment the best way to help both Darryl and Susan is to contribute to the GoFundMe, “Darryl’s TBI Recovery.” You can also stay up to date on his recovery via the Caring Bridge site that Susan has set up.