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Helping Joey as he recovers from his accident

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On September 9th, 2020 – my brother Joey was in an ATV Accident. He was thrown from the vehicle and landed on his hip. He has a very long road ahead of him. After 2 weeks in the hospital and 2 surgeries, he is home healing from his ordeal. Joey had a 6-hour surgery on 9/14/20 to address his shattered acetabular. Then a 2nd long surgery on 9/18/20 to repair his pelvic ring, and reposition his pelvis that was shifted back and up towards his navel, and damage to his lower 3 vertebrae in his back.

My brother is an hourly diesel mechanic at Verizon. People have come to ask me what they can do to help, and I think the best help I can give is starting this GoFundMe. These funds will help with the medical bills that aren’t covered by insurance, and give him a cushion until he is back on his feet. (Literally). Joey's job is extremely physical and until he can get back to moving, he's unable to work as a mechanic. I thought by setting this up, it would be the best way to support him.  Thank you for your love and support.

Organizer and beneficiary

Leda Sao Bento
Organizer
East Providence, RI
Joseph Hoffman
Beneficiary

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