Help Jeff's Fight for Recovery and a New Smile

Thank you for reading this. To start, my name is Jeffrey Joseph Ciocon, bka Joey or Jeff, and I just turned 40 years old this year. If you have ever spent the time to get to know me, you would understand how difficult it is for me to ask for financial assistance. My entire life, I have hustled to ensure my independence and the ability to take care of my loved ones and those I care about. Today, however, I am in a desperate position.

Last week, as I was walking home alone from a night of playing pool, I was targeted and followed by a group of delinquents who then proceeded to viciously attack me in an effort to take all my money and valuables.

Unfortunately, I was not able to get away and was beaten down. The first attacker hit me so hard all I remember was a high-pitched ringing noise and then things getting fuzzy. I don't really remember much immediately after that first blow, but I came back to consciousness with my face swollen, in a puddle of blood, a lot of pain, and missing a tooth.

After spending a few nights in the hospital, my scans came back, and I was medically cleared to continue recovery from the comfort of my home.

All in all, it was quite a traumatizing experience that will leave my smile and swagger forever changed. Due to the way my teeth have shifted as a result of my assault, eating has become quite challenging. The difficulties I face just to eat have made nutrition a chore and chewing requires a different type of precision. It is impossible to bite down fully without feeling severe tooth sensitivity and painful sensation. Not being able to chew my food completely, I have to be very specific when choosing what foods to eat. I also now suffer from a speech impediment in addition to the severe difficulty in eating and drinking.

Without dental insurance, implants or crowns to replace my missing front teeth will certainly be unaffordable without your help.

My hope is to be able to raise enough funds through your donations to receive the necessary dental work that will restore my smile, speech, and confidence.

I am praying that with a little assistance from the collective community, I can be saved from this nightmare and get back to feeling and being my best self once again.

If you can send a blessing my way, I absolutely and genuinely appreciate your care, resources, and love. May God bless you and may He multiply your favor.

Thank you for the your heart felt donations and concern.

Wishing you Love and Happiness,

Joey/Jeff