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We started a GoFundMe a few months ago and raised $4,000. Before we were able to withdraw and put the money to use, gofundme refunded all of the donations. Please consider donating again or for the first time. Deja is very close to moving home in the next few weeks and we need the money for rehab and home caregivers.
Deja is a 21 year old girl who suffered a traumatic spinal cord injury after she was assaulted in April of 2018. At the time of her injury, she had a 1 month old baby boy and was working full time with hopes of going back to school to become a physical therapist. Deja was hospitalized and went through several procedures and surgeries but ultimately sustained permanent damage to her spinal cord. She is now considered a C5 quadriplegic and has limited function/movement below her shoulders. She has limited ability to use her hands and is unable to move her legs, stand or walk. Shortly after her injury, she was transferred to a community rehabilitation hospital to start receiving physical and occupational therapy. This is where I met Deja and worked as her physical therapist for 14 weeks. Due to her specific insurance, Deja was not able to go to a skilled spinal cord rehabilitation hospital. With limited resources, we made do and Deja made significant progress in learning how to take care of herself and adapt to her injury. Despite facing incredible challenges, she remained motivated and hopeful working toward regaining her independence. She made great strides in becoming as independent as possible using her new wheelchair but she still needs physical assistance for transfers and most day to day activities. Deja was forced to transfer to a nursing facility after being in the rehab hospital for almost 14 weeks. She has now been in this nursing facility for several weeks where she is only receiving a half hour of physical therapy per day. She has no ability to move home because her house is not wheelchair accessible and also there is no one at home who is able to care for her all day until she can becomes independent enough to be on her own. Becoming independent with her level of injury could take years especially if she is hardly receiving any therapy. Deja’s aunt raised her and is the only one available to care for her right now but she is currently working long hours in addition to taking care of Deja’s 6 month old son. Until Deja is able to go home, she cannot receive skilled outpatient spinal cord physical and occupational therapy which is ultimately what will lead to her independence. I have worked with other people with similar injuries and I have seen the life that Deja can eventually live if she is given the proper care. She can be independent, go to school or get a job and most importantly raise her son. She is 21 years old and given the right financial support, can live the life that she deserves. This financial help will allow her to hire a caregiver, make modifications to her home, and receive the skilled therapy that she needs. Ultimately, this money will allow her to get out of that nursing home, go home, and begin living her life.
Deja is a 21 year old girl who suffered a traumatic spinal cord injury after she was assaulted in April of 2018. At the time of her injury, she had a 1 month old baby boy and was working full time with hopes of going back to school to become a physical therapist. Deja was hospitalized and went through several procedures and surgeries but ultimately sustained permanent damage to her spinal cord. She is now considered a C5 quadriplegic and has limited function/movement below her shoulders. She has limited ability to use her hands and is unable to move her legs, stand or walk. Shortly after her injury, she was transferred to a community rehabilitation hospital to start receiving physical and occupational therapy. This is where I met Deja and worked as her physical therapist for 14 weeks. Due to her specific insurance, Deja was not able to go to a skilled spinal cord rehabilitation hospital. With limited resources, we made do and Deja made significant progress in learning how to take care of herself and adapt to her injury. Despite facing incredible challenges, she remained motivated and hopeful working toward regaining her independence. She made great strides in becoming as independent as possible using her new wheelchair but she still needs physical assistance for transfers and most day to day activities. Deja was forced to transfer to a nursing facility after being in the rehab hospital for almost 14 weeks. She has now been in this nursing facility for several weeks where she is only receiving a half hour of physical therapy per day. She has no ability to move home because her house is not wheelchair accessible and also there is no one at home who is able to care for her all day until she can becomes independent enough to be on her own. Becoming independent with her level of injury could take years especially if she is hardly receiving any therapy. Deja’s aunt raised her and is the only one available to care for her right now but she is currently working long hours in addition to taking care of Deja’s 6 month old son. Until Deja is able to go home, she cannot receive skilled outpatient spinal cord physical and occupational therapy which is ultimately what will lead to her independence. I have worked with other people with similar injuries and I have seen the life that Deja can eventually live if she is given the proper care. She can be independent, go to school or get a job and most importantly raise her son. She is 21 years old and given the right financial support, can live the life that she deserves. This financial help will allow her to hire a caregiver, make modifications to her home, and receive the skilled therapy that she needs. Ultimately, this money will allow her to get out of that nursing home, go home, and begin living her life.