Another tragedy has struck a young member of the Langevin family from Virden. Quinn Langevin, brother of Kennedy Langevin, son of Doyle and Jodi, was seriously injured on July 21. Just 19 days after his sister Kennedy suffered a severe injury that put her in a Winnipeg hospital, Quinn found himself in a Saskatchewan hospital.
On Thursday Quinn was involved in “a freak accident.” He reports that he fractured his knee and pelvis.
“I am okay, sore, but I’m alive and have all my limbs. It could have been a hell of a lot worse.”
Quinn’s a chuckwagon racing outrider and he was injured in the course of preparing to race in Little Pine Days of Thunder, the Canadian Professional Chuckwagon event.
Quinn has pursued his dream and has become very successful, even racing at the Calgary Stampede
But for now, he has some healing up to do: “My outriding session is done for the year. I will be doing physio and resting so that I will be back to 100 per cent as soon as possible.”
He was taken to a hospital in North Battleford and from his bed, on day one, Quinn says, “I appreciate all the support and wishes that I’ve already received.”
He says the medical staff are “doing their best to keep me in as little pain as possible. Day one of a long road to recovery but I have faith.”
Friends have donated to Kennedy’s need since her injury and are now donating funds from their business venture, Wild Country Designs Co (Etsy), to Quinn as well.
Also, Amber LHeureux has organized a fundraiser on behalf of Langevin. Through GoFundMe there’s been $4,545 raised of $10,000 goal as of Saturday, July 23.
Information on the GoFundMe page says: “For those of you who know Quinn Langevin, you know that he’s the type of guy who would do anything for anyone. On July 21 he was in an accident where he fractured his pelvis and sustained injuries which have made him unable to compete and in turn he will be without income. As an Outrider and an integral part of the wagon community, his wagon family, we would like to extend all opportunities to donate whatever you can to help Quinn out in this time of need and for the months of recovery to come. Thank you!”
Langevin provided an personal update on Saturday, July 23: “Yesterday they wanted to test if I could stand up in physio and for not using my legs for 24 hours, I almost fainted when I stood up. But this morning at 2:00 am, I couldn’t sleep and was already sitting up. Powered through to be able to get up on my own. Today will be the challenge of walking.”
He sounds strong, but he’s not fooling himself. He knows he has a road ahead and appreciates the support of others.
“I also want to say thank you to everyone who has supported me. The thoughts and prayers go a long way… It’s not just gonna be a physical battle these next couple months, but a mental one, and just a text or call helps with the mental side of things.”
