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Bringing Hope Back for 2 Brothers

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On the night of June 30th, my baby brother's birthday, both of my brothers got into a major car accident.   There are some circumstances surrounding the accident I simply am not comfortable with sharing on social media, and some details I just don't know. But here's what I do know: My brothers survived and they have a long, costly road to recovery ahead. We need our friends', family's, and even strangers' support more than ever to get through this... When my dad gave me the call Sunday morning, I felt my heart literally plummet out of my chest to the ground beneath me. The boys were in an accident at 1 a.m. on Old Berwick Road. Gabe was driving. The car is totaled. They're in the ICU. Broken bones. Intubation. Surgeries. Lots of blood.  Gabriel is 17 and he is the most wonderful loving brother, son, and friend. He's active in soccer and hockey, and even had plans to punt for the Central Columbia High School football team this year. He wants to go to college to become an athletic trainer. He's always been my buddy...when I was a teenager, I used to take him to the park and tell him my "secrets" and ask for his advice...he was 3 years old! But he's never failed to listen and make me laugh and just be there. My parents jokingly blame me for the fact that he likes rap and wanted a gold chain for his birthday...Now he is in the ICU and doing OK with multiple gashes, stitches, a broken nose, fractured ankle and lots of swelling. His recovery is going to be hard.  Lem is 28 years old and he's been through more in his short lifetime than most people who live to 102. Our childhood was anything but easy - being raised by a single working mother who barely spoke English at the time and was dealing with endless hardships. Through so many challenges and so much pain, we three became one. Lem was always an introspective, quiet kid...God or the Universe or whatever you believe is not ready to take him from us, despite the difficulties he's faced. In the accident, Lem has suffered multiple broken vertebrae, a broken jaw, broken orbital bone and so much swelling that he is literally unrecognizable. He is still intubated and in a coma. We've been holding his hand and trying to soothe him everything he moves from discomfort. He is strapped down to ensure he keeps what looks like a million tubes around his body in place. I touch his hand and I can feel every ounce of pain he suffers, despite the heavy sedation. I can't breathe just thinking about it.  Lem doesn't have insurance. But he has a heart so big and a bright future if he can pull through this recovery.  Now I don't know if this is messed up or a miracle or what, but  Lem was wearing his seatbelt and somehow missed the airbag. Gabe was not wearing a seatbelt.  My family means more to me than anything, and I can tell you I am the first to admit that none of us individually or collectively are perfect. Still, we love each other more than anything and I will personally do whatever it takes to help them. Unfortunately, I quit my job in May to start my own business and my family and I alone cannot begin to imagine how we will financially support Lem through what he is going through today, and what he will have to face once he wakes up.  Please, if it is within your ability, consider helping me and my family bring back hope for my brothers. I am not sure what we will need, the number I entered as a goal is an estimate. Anything helps.* This is from a reading Lem read at my and Mike's wedding, only two months ago:  You were born together, and together you shall be forevermore. You shall be together when the white wings of death scatter your days. Ay, you shall be together even in the silent memory of God. But let there be spaces in your togetherness, And let the winds of the heavens dance between you. If you are unable to help financially, thank you for stopping by and reading our story. Remember to tell those you love how you love them. Listen to them. Show compassion. Accept them for who they are and love them anyway.    It can all go away in the snap of a moment.  Thank you, and much love to you,  Sasha and Mike Farneti, and Paul and Yelena Darragh *All donations will go directly to the boys' recovery, from the ambulance bills to hospital care to physical rehab and equipment needed post-care. As their sister and the one who set up the fund, I'll initially collect everything so that I can provide it all to my family.
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  • Kristina Martyniuk
    • $20
    • 6 yrs
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Sasha Fedunchak
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Bloomsburg, PA

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