Swimming World Magazine contributor and Open Water Swimming advocate, Steven Munatones, suffered a heart attack on May 13 and has been recuperating successfully ever since.
However, with medical bills and rehab weighing the Munatones family down at this tough time in the family’s life, a Go Fund Me fundraising page has been set up to help provide the family some relief.
Here is the call for donations on the Go Fund Me page:
Sometimes you meet someone who’s so extraordinary, it’s hard to believe. Steven Munatones is one of those unusual people. Not only is he an exceptional dad, friend, athlete, and business person, who’s optimism is infectious, he’s also the kind of guy who’s consistently there for everybody he knows. Which is why we need to be there for him now.
On May 12, Steven’s son Skyler found him lying unresponsive on the bathroom floor of their home. He immediately gave his dad CPR, and called an ambulance.
He literally saved his father’s life.
Steven had suffered a massive heart attack, and is currently in critical condition, surrounded by family, and prayers from people all over the world, who he’s impacted with his positivity, and through his life-long devotion to the sport of swimming, as well as his international work endeavors. While his fitness level and positive attitude will help him, Steven has a very long and extensive road of rehabilitation and recovery ahead.
With four children—Sabrina at UC Berkley, and Skyler leaving for UC San Diego in the fall, and twin 13 year old daughters Sydney and Sophia– we hope you’ll join us in raising money for this incredible family. Steven’s recovery will prevent him from working for an indefinite period of time. Your donation will soothe the heavy financial burden Steven’s recovery will create. Please give any amount to this effort. Every dollar will matter. Steven is one of those people who makes the world a better place with everything he does. Please give. He’s the kind of person who would do it for you.
A little about Steven:
Steven is a successful serial entrepreneur, writer, world- renowned Open Water swimming expert, currently the President and co-founder of Kaatsu Global, Inc., Harvard graduate, husband and dad of four amazing children, and an all-around spectacular guy who makes the word “enthusiastic” look dull. His work ethic is crazy. His passion for fitness, family and friends is unparalleled. This is a man you want in your corner.
The fact that the richest country in the world still doesn’t have public 100% free health care for all, is far beyond pathetic. Its deplorable.
Inexcusable that a man after a heart attack has to donate money from strangers for health bills.
INEXCUSABLE
Not only a man, but a man who pays taxes, has health insurance (which doesn’t cover much), contributes to society and would be the first to help his family and friends in a crisis. It is a big business and unfortunately they do not care about anything but making money and have the federal government in their pocket.