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Elizabeth's Road to Recovery Fundraiser

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As some of you are aware, my mother, Elizabeth Bates, suffered a traumatic fall with severe life threatening injuries on November 11th. The first responders in Groveland were incredible and immediately assessed the severity of her injuries and transported her to Lawrence General Trauma Center. She was med flighted to Beth Israel Hospital and underwent emergency surgery, as her spleen had exploded upon impact causing a significant amount of internal bleeding.

Over two weeks have passed and she still remains in critical (but stable) condition in the ICU, intubated and sedated. She has undergone multiple surgeries, with another major one scheduled for tomorrow. The extent of her injuries include multiple broken bones (18 broken ribs, broken left clavicle, broken left shoulder, skull fracture), a brain bleed, two aneurysms, micro-vascular brain damage, two punctured lungs, and a ruptured spleen. She later developed other complications including a pulmonary embolism, rhabdomyelosis, acute kidney damage, and encephalopathy. We are so thankful for the incredible team of healthcare workers who saved her life and are meticulously managing her care.

With all of that being said, we have recently been talking with the doctors about the next steps and realize that she has a very long and difficult road ahead of her, with many months of care and rehabilitation. We are reaching out to the community to help support my parents as they take on this incredibly difficult journey.

Without my mom working they are left with one income to cover their everyday expenses as well as the unexpected medical bills, travel and parking expenses, time off from work, etc. that are going to add up over the coming months on her road to recovery. My father has been by her side each and every day and as you can imagine, this has taken a huge emotional toll on him. It would be great to help alleviate some of the financial burden caused by this accident.

Any donation is greatly appreciated. Please feel free to share my mom’s story and keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

I will provide updates as they evolve.

Thank you.
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  • John Johnson
    • $200
    • 1 mo
  • Tom Kennedy
    • $100
    • 1 mo
  • Ceara O’Sullivan
    • $50
    • 2 mos
  • John M O'Sullivan
    • $100
    • 2 mos
  • Linda Harrington
    • $200
    • 2 mos
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Heather Bates
Organizer
Groveland, MA
Leah Bates
Team member

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