About Madonna Miracle Night Ambassadors

Madonna Miracle Night Ambassadors bring to life the transformative power of Madonna’s world-class rehabilitation care. As former patients, they share their inspiring journeys of resilience, recovery and renewed hope while raising funds for advanced technology that helps other patients return to the activities and people they love.

Don’s Story: Moving Forward with Gratitude

According to Don, “Life is not always fair, but it’s how you bounce back, and Madonna helped me do just that!”

Last Christmas, Don contracted Influenza A and developed a diabetic ulcer that quickly progressed into a severe leg infection and sepsis. On January 8, he made the difficult decision to undergo a below-the-knee amputation of his right leg to stop the infection from spreading.

His rehabilitation included three weeks of inpatient care and two months of outpatient therapy. With the support of his dedicated care team, Don is back behind the wheel of his Tesla — though he jokes, “It sometimes drives me!”

After ten challenging months, he says he is 99% back to normal and has returned to work, walking, swimming and lifting weights. Don, his girlfriend, Holly, and his children, Mick, Mary Cate and Will, are deeply grateful to Madonna for supporting him through this difficult chapter.

With determination and the support of his care team, Don is moving forward with gratitude and a renewed appreciation for life.

Together, We Can Make More Possible

Every patient’s recovery journey is unique. Advanced rehabilitation technology can help open doors to new possibilities. This year, Madonna Miracle Night Ambassadors are raising funds for Burt®, a robotic therapy device that helps patients improve arm and upper-body movement.

Give Now to help Madonna patients return to the activities and people they love. Your support means so much.