In a letter to the industry, Outdoor Research’s Todd Walton announced that Susanne Scaringi, an OR employee, was critically injured in a bicycle collision with a van. Susanne was taken to Harborview Medical Center in order to care for her life-threatening injuries.  It is unfortunate and with deep regret that she was unable to recover from her injuries and died on Wednesday evening.  Susanne’s organs were donated as she believed this is important and leaves a wake of hope for others.

“Susanne’s family provided an incredibly strong foundation of support, encouragement and faith that was evidenced in Susanne’s life,” Walton wrote.  “When the OR family rallied to show support at the hospital for Susanne, it was amazing to be a part of the encouragement and the strength of her family.  Please keep her family and Susanne’s husband in your thoughts as the days go on.”