Hi, I'm Nadia. Vincent Pisano's wife. If you know my husband, you know that he's a good guy. We make lifetime friends with people we meet on vacation. He's loved by everyone he meets. Kids and animals adore him. He's a beautiful soul.

On November 18th, 2022, my whole world imploded. Vinny had a routine biopsy at NY Presbyterian Weill Cornell after experiencing headaches and blurred vision. It was performed by an expert in traumatic brain injuries (TBI). However, what happened was far from routine. After the surgery, Vinny had multiple seizures, a stroke, and a slew of health issues. The following morning after the initial surgery, I found my husband on a ventilator and in a coma. He's had several surgeries to remove portions of his skull to relieve persistent brain swelling and bleeding. While in the ICU, doctors had the family gather to say our goodbyes. However, I refused to accept that it was his time. My family and I were on vigil around-the-clock. During this emotionally, psychologically, and physically taxing/ stressful time, my employer refused to approve a leave of absence or make any accommodations, so I was relieved of my duties.

We had lots of prayers from many sects/denominations globally which strengthened and improved Vinny's chances of recovery. After approximately five weeks, he was awake, off the respirator, and breathing on his own. We have a long journey ahead of us--relearning how to walk, swallow/ eat (presently, he's being fed through a tube), speak, etc. We still have to deal with his cancerous tumor once he's strong enough. 

I am committed to my husband's recovery. I was by his side while he was comatose, and now that he's in a rehab facility (1.5 hours drive from home). I perform daily exercises from occupational and physical therapy, and speech-language pathology with him, especially on the days that the therapists aren't available. While he was in the hospital, we incurred astronomical medical bills. Additionally, daily commuting costs to the City. Now that he is at the rehab facility, I now have to think ahead to the next steps when Vinny comes home. We need to do renovations to make our home accessible to accommodate his physical limitations, comfort (entering/ exiting the home and getting into and out of the bedroom/ bathroom), but most importantly, maintain his dignity. 

I know we all have our challenges. However, I'm asking for your support. Please help us make ends meet--mortgage and other household expenses, ever-accruing medical costs. We are also asking for continued prayers for Vinny's successful recovery.

We appreciate your prayers, love, and support. Many thanks!

-Nadia