Jason's WalkAide Fund
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Please help raise money for Jason Hart. On April 25, 2014, at the age of 39, Jason suffered a hemorrhagic stroke-where he bled in his brain. The stroke effected the right side of his body resulting in the inability to speak and paralysis of his arm and leg. Jason spent several weeks on the stroke unit of StonyBrook University before transferring to St. Charles for rehabilitation.
While in therapy, Jason suffered a pulminary embolism-where a blood clot traveled to his lung. Jason was in critical condition and before he could be transported back to StonyBrook Hospital, a filter was inserted to stop any other clots traveling up. Jason was put in an ICU unit where professionals observed him and worked together to create a plan on saving Jason. Due to the bleeding in the brain, Jason was unable to have surgery. Doctors opted to try medication and unfortunately the first medication he was allergic too. After Jason grew sicker, the medication was changed and after a couple of weeks he was transferred back to St. Charles to resume rehab.
Jason spent a total of three months in the hospital before transitioning home. He has had in home therapy for speech, OT and PT as well as outpatient. Jason also has to work hard daily at home to regain his strength. Unfortunately, with the stroke Jason suffered drop foot-which is the interuption of the natural nerve muscle communication between the brain and leg, inhibiting him to lift his foot naturally. Jason was given a plastic brace to wear on his foot by the insurance company. This brace is not only uncomfortable to wear but causes more damage than help.
The alternative is a device known as the WalkAide. The WalkAide helps restore this lost communication by sending electrical signals to the peroneal nerve, which controls movement in the ankle and foot. The electrical impulses activate the muscles to raise the foot at the appropriate time during each step-which results in smoother and safer walking. The WalkAide costs anywhere from 5,000 to 7, 000 is not covered by insurance and financing options are not available.
Jason is considered to be disabled, cannot work and has limited resources. This device can help him restore his freedom, resume normal activities and open him to a better future!
Thank you for listening and your support! Through Jason's story we hope to show some awareness for strokes and that it can happen to anyone at any age..
While in therapy, Jason suffered a pulminary embolism-where a blood clot traveled to his lung. Jason was in critical condition and before he could be transported back to StonyBrook Hospital, a filter was inserted to stop any other clots traveling up. Jason was put in an ICU unit where professionals observed him and worked together to create a plan on saving Jason. Due to the bleeding in the brain, Jason was unable to have surgery. Doctors opted to try medication and unfortunately the first medication he was allergic too. After Jason grew sicker, the medication was changed and after a couple of weeks he was transferred back to St. Charles to resume rehab.
Jason spent a total of three months in the hospital before transitioning home. He has had in home therapy for speech, OT and PT as well as outpatient. Jason also has to work hard daily at home to regain his strength. Unfortunately, with the stroke Jason suffered drop foot-which is the interuption of the natural nerve muscle communication between the brain and leg, inhibiting him to lift his foot naturally. Jason was given a plastic brace to wear on his foot by the insurance company. This brace is not only uncomfortable to wear but causes more damage than help.
The alternative is a device known as the WalkAide. The WalkAide helps restore this lost communication by sending electrical signals to the peroneal nerve, which controls movement in the ankle and foot. The electrical impulses activate the muscles to raise the foot at the appropriate time during each step-which results in smoother and safer walking. The WalkAide costs anywhere from 5,000 to 7, 000 is not covered by insurance and financing options are not available.
Jason is considered to be disabled, cannot work and has limited resources. This device can help him restore his freedom, resume normal activities and open him to a better future!
Thank you for listening and your support! Through Jason's story we hope to show some awareness for strokes and that it can happen to anyone at any age..
Organizer and beneficiary
Dorena Gaudino
Organizer
Centereach, NY
Jason Hart
Beneficiary