Bobby MacLeod was injured while working in the woods in early June.
-by April MacDonald
It took 137 donations in just five days (at the time of this article) by those who know Bobby MacLeod – and care about him and his family’s well-being to have raised $18,760 of a $22,000 goal.
There are so many folks from Inverness County who come from generational families who have spent their lives working in the woods.
MacLeod can easily be described as, “A woodsman through and through.”
While working in the woods on June 11th, Bobby MacLeod was seriously injured and had to be airlifted to Halifax.
He underwent surgery that night, and treatments and antibiotics continue.
His family and friends say that he’s tough as nails, but his road to recovery will take time.
Bobby has spent his life giving to this community. He is a long-standing Chief of the Margaree Volunteer Fire Department and a familiar face at the Inverness Racetrack, who “always has a horse story to tell.”
He is described as a neighbour you could call for anything, and who would be on his way to you before you hung up the phone.
Now it’s our turn to show up for him.
April Murray, on behalf of his wife Brenda MacKinnon, is raising funds to support Bobby, his wife, Brenda, and their daughter, Maria, as they navigate the financial strain that comes with medical travel, time away from work, and the long recovery ahead.
On June 12th the family said, “If you know Bobby MacLeod, you know he’s the first one to show up – no matter the hour, no matter the weather, no matter the job.”
The family provided an update on June 13th saying that he is still in Halifax, taking things one day at a time.
“He’s understandably sore, but anyone who knows him won’t be surprised to hear he’s staying positive. He says the care team has been excellent, and he’s focused on the long road of healing ahead. Bobby is moved by the generosity, messages, and support pouring in from near and far.”
They ask you to please continue to keep Bobby in your thoughts as he works through this next stage of recovery!
Bobby was pinned by a tree and had to wait hours for rescue workers to get to him.
The pain, fear, and frustration (especially working in the woods this time of year with the black flies must have been horrific).
If Bobby has ever helped you, waved to you, hauled something for you, fixed something for you, or simply made you laugh, please consider donating.
Every bit helps lighten the load for a man that has carried so much for so many.