Photo via GoFundMe page
Dark Star Orchestra has shared the news that guitarist Rob Eaton recently suffered a serious wrist injury in his left wrist, fracturing the ulna and radius. In a video, Eaton noted that he broke the bones after falling while getting out of a swimming pool. The band since launched a GoFundMe page to help fund Eaton's over $75,000 medical bill.
"A recent injury left DSO's Rob Eaton with a fractured ulna and radius in his left wrist. He currently is keeping these bones all together with pins, screws and a plate," wrote the band in a social media post. "With guitar playing still on the horizon, Rob is expected to make a full recovery and return to the stage with DSO in the near future. However, the healthcare system in our country & insurance providers have neglected this human repair and Rob is currently looking to the support of the community to help chip away at the over $75,000 medical bill for his mending."
The band also assured that "all GoFundMe donations raised from this fundraiser will go directly to offset this exorbitant expense."
Eaton also appeared in a video on DSO's YouTube channel further explaining the situation; watch it below.
