Please use this site for updates on Regina Hartman.  We have been so moved by the love and support from friends and strangers near and far.

She is safe and being cared for now and there is little more that any of us can do.  We will let you know when there are ways to help. There will be all kinds of support needed in the days and weeks to come.  To see how you can help, please click on the help page.  You can also post to the guest book and we will share your thoughts with G.

Background Story

Regina was on holiday in Brazil when she was injured while swimming in the ocean.  You can get the full story here. After 30 hours of waiting and tests, she had emergency spinal surgery in Rio early on January 1, 2012.  She and her friend Madeline are being incredibly brave.  She is out of surgery.  We are unsure what recovery will look like. There was some damage to her nerves and functionality, but we have no reason not to be hopeful.  You can get updates here.

She is the strongest person on every level.