For Christopher Reynolds

Hello, everyone! My name is Kevin, and I am reaching out to share the story of my beloved son, Christopher. Our family has been enduring a challenging journey for the past 115 days, as Christopher fights to overcome the adversities that life has thrown his way.

On April 29th, Christopher was admitted to the hospital ICU due to Diabetic Keto Acidosis. What initially began as a health concern quickly escalated into a battle for his life. His organs, one after another, started to fail—his lungs, kidneys, and pancreas. As if that wasn't enough, a pancreatic infection complicated his already critical condition and put him into septic shock.

Throughout this ordeal, Christopher has displayed tremendous courage, resilience, and a fighting spirit that continues to inspire us every day. We have had a few miracles to date and experienced successful recovery as well as significant setbacks. The medical team at Johns Hopkins has been working tirelessly to provide him with the best possible care, but we still continue to face a long road ahead. Also, Hopkins ICU here has limited access to some of the best rehab equipment that seems to work best for Chris.

As we look towards the future, we're seeking your support to help us provide the necessary medical equipment and assistance for Christopher's recovery. Not only will this help with Chris’s recovery but will help with patients after him. The medical expenses associated with his care are mostly covered with insurance, but there are numerous costs that won't be covered. We need to prepare our home with essential equipment to aid his mobility and comfort once he's able to leave the hospital.

Your generous contributions will go towards acquiring medical equipment both at the hospital and at home. We will also use the funds to purchase Amazon Firesticks and services to assist with patients that have long stays, such as Chris. We hope to provide Christopher with the tools he needs for his rehabilitation journey, which includes specialized devices like the Moveo rehab machine that has already shown immense promise in his recovery process. Unfortunately, the hospital has limited access to these crucial devices, and your support could potentially fill this gap not just for Christopher but for future patients as well. We have only been able to use the Moveo two times, because there is only one in the hospital and it is not assigned to the WICU.

In addition to helping Christopher directly, any surplus funds will be directed towards giving back to the hospital that has been a pillar of strength for us during this trying time. We intend to use these funds to purchase equipment, rehab tools, and even entertainment devices like Firesticks to make the long stays in the hospital more comfortable for other patients enduring similar situations.

Your assistance in this endeavor will have a profound impact on Christopher's journey to recovery and the lives of countless others who might face similar challenges in the future. By contributing to our GoFundMe campaign, you're not just helping one young man—you're contributing to a ripple effect of positive change within the medical community.

We understand that times are tough for everyone, and we truly appreciate any amount you can give. Your kindness, prayers, and support mean the world to us as we continue to stand by Christopher's side during this challenging chapter. Let's come together as a community and bring hope, healing, and happiness back into Christopher's life.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts,

The Reynolds Family