Help Elizabeth Recover After Life-Changing Fall

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Help Elizabeth Recover After Life-Changing Fall

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A Heartfelt Thank You Directly from Elizabeth:

I am so deeply appreciative of the financial support and concern from each and every one of you. I can’t begin to express my gratitude for the kindness you’ve shown me during this challenging time.

Recovery Update:
My recovery is coming along slowly but surely. The doctors have told me it will be five more weeks before I can even begin to use my leg and arm again. It will be a while longer after that before I can actually get along on my feet independently.
Currently, I’m in bed around the clock with my leg elevated, except when someone helps transfer me to a wheelchair for an hour twice a day. I’m doing physical and occupational therapy three times a day right from my bed, working hard to regain my strength and mobility.

How Your Donations Are Helping:
Your generous contributions have been making a real difference in my daily life and recovery. The money has been paying for a medical assistant who helps me 7 hours a day, as well as essential medical supplies that I need for my care.

Ongoing Needs:
I will need to continue paying for medical assistant care 7 hours a day for the next two months as I work toward independence. Additionally, I’m facing the challenge of paying for two rents until I can sublet my current apartment.

Speaking of which, if anyone knows of someone looking for a beautiful 650 square foot studio apartment overlooking Crescent Lake, I need to sublet it for $1,650 per month. The lake view is truly stunning and would be perfect for someone looking for a peaceful retreat.

Moving Forward:
While this journey is long and challenging, I’m taking it one day at a time with hope and determination. Your support has not only helped with the financial burden but has also reminded me that I’m not alone in this.

Thank you again for your incredible generosity and for being part of my healing journey. Your kindness means more to me than words can express. - Elizabeth

Update:
Thank you so much for your generosity and heartfelt concern for Elizabeth. We’ve increased the goal amount to reflect the recent developments:

  • Elizabeth is in a new living situation that understandably comes with rent and still needs to pay rent on her apartment.
  • The number of hours of assistance has increased and she is in need of Certified Nursing Assistance which is more costly but the level of care needed.

Our dear friend is facing an unexpected medical crisis that has turned her world upside down. A devastating fall has left her with a broken femur and wrist, requiring immediate surgery and months of recovery ahead.

The Challenge:
After being hospitalized and unable to return to her second-floor apartment, and thanks to a generous friend who has opened their home, she has secured accessible housing during her healing process. However, she cannot bear weight on her leg for 2-3 months, meaning she’ll be unable to work for the foreseeable future while managing extensive care needs.

Immediate Needs:

Professional Care: Certified Nursing Assistant for 5+ hours daily to provide essential care beyond the limited hours insurance covers.

Living Expenses: Income replacement while unable to work for 2-3 months during non-weight-bearing recovery.

Pet Care: Ongoing care for her beloved cat Bodhi, who must stay at her apartment during recovery.

Medical Expenses: Healthcare costs and mobility equipment not covered by insurance.

The Urgency:
While insurance covers minimal costs, she requires extensive daily care during this vulnerable period. The inability to work for months while maintaining her apartment rent and caring for her cat creates an overwhelming financial burden during an already challenging recovery.

Why Your Help Matters:
This is someone who never expected to ask for help but finds herself facing months without income while managing significant care costs. The support will allow her to focus on healing while ensuring she receives proper daily care and can maintain her responsibilities, including caring for her cherished companion Bodhi.

Local Connection:
Thanks to the kindness of a friend, housing is secured. Now the focus is on funding the daily care and living expenses needed during her extended recovery period.

No contribution is too small. Your generosity will help her focus on healing rather than worrying about basic needs during this vulnerable time.

Thank you for being part of her recovery journey.

Organizer

Adriana Generallo
Organizer
St. Petersburg, FL

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