Patrick Cardillo - Recovery Fund

During the early hours of December 19, 2014 a southeast bound vehicle on Route 840, crossed the double-yellow line to pass other vehicles which then struck a northwest bound suburban driven by one of our very own, Patrick Cardillo, 24.

Patrick was taken to St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica, for multiple fractures and internal injuries but was later transferred to Upstate Hospital in Syracuse.

In just the last 36 hours, Patrick has been faced with facial lacerations, a skull fracture, subdural brain bleed, ruptured diaphragm, shattered pelvis, collapsed lung, broken ankle, leg and arm as well as internal organ damage. His injuries have already required multiple surgeries and will require extensive surgeries in the days ahead. 

A recent update from Patrick's sister on 12/20/14 states that Patrick is stable in the ICU where he is intubated and sedated. She was able to get a smile and a hand squeeze when she mentioned the love and support that has been there for him over the past two days. This is wonderful news for everyone who has been monitoring his situation from near and far.

His family, well-known in the small village of Westmoreland, NY, serves as a role model for all who have the privelage to meet them.  The love between this family only continues to grow. No matter the circumstance they are faced with, their bond has always been and will remain unbreakable.

The Cardillo's will always be the first to lend a hand but will never ask for ours which is why we are reaching out for them during this difficult time.

As friends of the Cardillo family, we know that many of you have been reaching out for a way to help and simply aren't certain how.  This gofundme account has been set up to help cover the expenses that insurance won't during Patrick's road to recovery . The extent of his injuries and recovery is unknown but rehab is anticipated and the time frame ofmobility on his feet again is also undetermined. His expenses insurmountable and his planned future on hold.

We are hoping that this will allow the Cardillo family to find some sort of solice in the wake of this recent tragedy.

All donations will go directly to the family to counter the bills that will be faced during his road to recovery.