Hello everyone,

My name is Iwona, and I am reaching out on behalf of my beloved son, Jonathan - a 22-year-old recent graduate from LaGuardia Community College in Queens, New York (#TBIWarrior). While on summer vacation in Poland, visiting Grandparents, Jonathan suffered a major traumatic brain injury in an unexpected accident. He was rushed by ambulance to a hospital in Ełk, where the medical team performed emergency neurosurgery to relieve pressure on his brain, saving his life. Jonathan is now in the ICU, in a medically-induced coma, fighting for his life. The local medical staff are doing everything they can, but the reality of an international medical crisis is overwhelming. Our US health insurance does not cover his prolonged ICU stay, specialized neurological treatments and neurorehabilitation, or the eventual medical repatriation needed to bring him home. Also, had travel insurance been purchased with his ticket, the policy may have provided coverage for the medical expenses resulting from the accident.

Jonathan faces a long road ahead. He cannot fly commercially due to the severity of his injury, and will require extended critical care and rehabilitation in Poland. When he is stable enough, he will need a costly specialist medical transport to return home to continue his long-term neurological rehabilitation. The funds raised will go directly toward emergency hospital fees, daily ICU care, specialized neurological consults, surgical follow-ups, rehabilitation costs in Poland, and the medical transport required for his safe return. Every dollar will be used transparently for these urgent healthcare expenses.

We respectfully ask our community to help alleviate this enormous financial strain so our family can focus on Jonathan’s recovery. If you are unable to donate, please share this page or keep Jonathan in your prayers. We are deeply grateful for your love, kindness, and support during this difficult time.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts,

the Jablonski family

[*NOTE: Following the TBI, Jonathan is unable to fly back home to the US due to cabin pressure which can make his symptoms worse. Once he receives medical clearance in writing from the neurosurgery department and an assessment of his travel risk is completed, he’ll need to return by ship from either England or Germany as there will be a licensed medical crew onboard.]