Help Juandi Get Back on the Mats

To all who know Juandi,

Approximately two weeks ago, our dear Juandiego suffered an injury to his left knee while doing what he loves most, training jiu-jitsu. After an ultrasound, he was diagnosed with a second-degree ligament hyperextension that kept him in a wheelchair for over a week. Thanks to his professors and Dr. James Ninh, he began therapy for the complete recovery of his injury. Although we saw positive results in just one week, Juandi continued complaining of constant pain in his knee. Last Friday, he had an MRI, and today (11/21/2024), we found out that his injury is actually a fracture of the left knee (along with some sprains and contusions). We know, thank God, he will recover favorably, but with this new panorama, he will require new appointments now with an orthopedist, some other required exams, and many more therapy sessions than planned. Within this whole situation, Juandi maintains the joy and maturity that characterizes him but with a great desire to return to the mats ASAP with all of you, even though we know now it will take extra months of recovery.

Mom is now staying home with him, assisting and taking him to all of his doctor appointments and therapies. We are creating this GoFundMe for those who wish to help the family with various expenses that have already been made and those that will come. Everything is welcome and very much appreciated, and we hope it will be multiplied in your homes!

If you have an extra minute, leave Juandi an encouragement message here; he will appreciate it very much!

Isaac and Camila