The McCarthy Building Companies of Newport Beach community service program, “Heart Hats,” joined with Jezowski & Markel Contractors/Marne Construction, Conco Concrete Pumping, Standard Concrete, Pinnacle Disposal and California Sanitation to donate labor, materials and general contracting services to build a patio and walkways to accommodate Alec (Bunk) Wurth and his wheelchair at his family home in Orange, Calif.
Bunk suffered a serious spinal cord injury in 2006 while playing rugby and is paralyzed from the shoulders down. Initially after the accident, Bunk was able to move his shoulders and breathe on his own; however, since the surgical repair to the vertebrae and in the weeks following the injury, bruising elevated up the spine to the C2 level, which is currently rendering him unable to breathe on his own and dependant on a ventilator. Bunk’s parents currently provide care for him at their home in Orange.
McCarthy “Heart Hats” learned about Bunk’s need for construction assistance at his home from a McCarthy employee who is a good friend of Bunks. The Heart Hats also read about Bunk on a website that was created for him after his accident. The website says that he is now in his late 30’s and that Bunk grew up in Orange, Calif. He is an excellent and dedicated special education teacher, a strong athlete, a committed friend, and a devoted son and brother. Bunk taught for eight years at the Speech and Language Development Center in Buena Park, a school for children and young adults with language, learning, and behavioral disorders that often result in complex educational needs. Bunk has been a hugely positive influence to hundreds of students and their families. He holds each and every student in the highest esteem, and loves every one of them for the unique and special role each plays in our greater world.
