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Schultz Family Shows Power of Loved Ones During Setback

We found this inspiring story about one of our customers and felt the need to share it with anyone we could.  We thank the Schultz family for their support and wish them luck in their future. 

Tonawanda resident Don Schultz broke his ankle in 2004.  Multiple surgeries later, part of his leg is now amputated.  Schultz suffered through multiple infections, including one in his blood.  What got him through this ordeal was the support from his family.

"The man went through 18 surgeries in 5 years, no one should have to do that," his son Brandon, age 17, recently told Channel 2 WGRZ. 

Despite the multiple setbacks, Don Schultz maintained his life well. In fact Brandon credits him for not missing one of his athletic events throughout the entire ordeal.

"My dad really is my hero," Brandon Schultz said. 

Don Schultz now walks with a prosthetic after overcoming the multiple infections.  The entire process actually inspired Brandon to change his career path. He once dreamed of working as a history teacher.  He now volunteers at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital and aspires to enter the nursing field.  He credits the medical staff who helped his father as part of the the motivation.

"He wants to give back and take care of people like they took care of me.  I think he will," Don Schultz said.