Matt & Brittney Punt and family from Wasilla, Alaska need our prayers and support.

Matt was critically injured in a fiery plane crash on May 5, 2026 in which he was able to extract himself from the aircraft and get far enough away that paramedics nearby could reach him and provide lifesaving care. He was transferred from Anchorage to Harborview Medical Center’s regional burn unit in Seattle.

Matt sustained severe burns over much of his body along with multiple traumatic injuries, including devastating injuries to both legs.

After extensive surgeries and attempts to salvage the limb, Matt underwent an above-knee amputation of his left leg on May 22. He is also continuing to battle severe burns and skin grafting, ongoing infection risks, complications involving his right foot and heel, and all four fingertips on his right hand were eventually amputated due to burn damage.

Matt’s recovery road ahead remains extremely long and complex. He is expected to face ongoing burn care, many additional surgeries and procedures, intensive rehabilitation and physical therapy, eventual prosthetic rehabilitation, and has spent many months of recovery in Seattle and as of August 17, Matt moved to rehab in Alaska.

As Matt and Brittney walk through this unimaginable season, Brittney is also navigating the reality of caring for and homeschooling their three boys back home in Alaska and they’ll continue traveling between Wasilla and Seattle to support Matt’s care and recovery.

The Punt family anticipates overwhelming ongoing medical, rehabilitation, prosthetic, travel, housing, lost income, and long-term recovery-related costs throughout the many months ahead.

Because Matt’s injuries are so severe and the full extent of his recovery journey is still unfolding in real time, the long-term needs remain largely unknown.

We are rallying their Alaskan, North Dakotan, Iowan, and Missourian friends, family, and communities to do what the Body of Christ does best: come alongside the Punt family in prayer, presence, encouragement, and practical support during this heartbreaking and uncertain road. Brittney grew up in ND, Matt in NWIA and they lived in IA and MO after marrying before moving to AK.

PRACTICAL WAYS TO HELP:

All items from this list will be delivered directly to their home in Alaska: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2ZVZZQ5WYXIR3?ref_=wl_share

Moose merch supporting the family (all proceeds benefit the Punt family):

https://www.bonfire.com/store/bigmattscomeback/

Venmo giving: https://account.venmo.com/u/Brittney-Punt

If you have hotel points, airbnb connections or air miles you could toss their way, contact Shannon Johnson: 907-315-0711

If you want to send the Punt family packages, checks, letters, artwork or correspondence, Text Chandler Santiago: 580-306-4727

Thank you for loving, supporting, and carrying the Punt family through this road ahead.