Help Lynne’s Brain Surgery Recovery

On November 24th, two days before Thanksgiving, my niece Lynne collapsed and paramedics took her to the ER. Tests showed a right-side brain bleed due to an abnormal tangle of blood vessels called AVM (arteriovenous malformation). She had two successful brain surgeries on the same day and is still recovering in ICU at Stoneybrook Hospital as of today, 12/12.  Once she is stable enough, Lynne will move on to a physical rehabilitation facility to strengthen the left side of her body which was quite weakened by the bleed. 

Lynne is a kind, fun and wicked smart lady who is married to a great guy, Dan. Together they raise their sweet autistic son, Mikey, now 15.  In the Summer, Dan’s position as a university communications specialist was cut due to Covid so Lynne had been the sole bread-winner. Now they have no income.

Lynne’s recovery time is not yet known, but she has a long road ahead. Mikey and Dan miss her dearly as they are not permitted to visit the hospital due to Covid risks. Mikey doesn’t quite understand why his mom hasn’t come home yet and wakes up in the middle of the night looking for her. 

ICU bills are mounting and future rehabilitation costs are unknown, all on top of their regular expenses such as mortgage and utilities. It is daunting.
Please, if you have the means to do so, make a donation to help my niece Lynne and her family get through.