January 20th, 2021: Basheer Anwar was involved in a tragic car accident near his home that landed him with many life threatening injuries. Basheer was rushed to Fairview Southdale then transferred to HCMC where he stayed in a non-medically induced coma in the ICU for 23 days. He was on a ventilator unable to breathe for himself. Basheer's situation was very severe and left him with traumatic brain injuries. It was unknown how bad Basheer's injuries were in the first few days in the ICU, but doctors indeed knew that Basheer had severe injuries to his brain, which could lead to so many unknowns for his future. We did not know how long it was going to take Basheer to wake up, or if he was going to wake up at all -  which of course left his family and friends terribly worried. Basheer is a brother, son, and joyful 16 year old junior at Prior Lake High School, who has high hopes for his future. He loves spending time with  his friends, laughing, and playing his favorite sport, basketball. 


February 3rd, 2021: Basheer's situation was unchanged. His condition had not worsened, but he was still in a non-medically induced coma after 2 weeks in the ICU at HCMC. All his loved ones were so distraught and no one knew if or when Basheer would indeed wake up. Basheer was treated with so much love and care at HCMC, which was bringing comfort to all. His mother, who never left his bedside, was hearing so much concerning news about Basheer’s condition multiple times each day, but she had never given up on her son waking up and fighting. All of Basheer’s family, friends, and teachers continued to hope and pray for him to wake up and return to our world in any way possible. 


February 11th, 2021: Basheer began giving all his loved ones glimmers of hope as nurses urged him to open his eyes and provide responses to questions asked to him such as “Basheer, can you hear us? Can you open your eyes for us, Basheer? Squeeze my hand if you can hear me, Basheer!” Prayers were answered when Basheer bagan showing more of these types of responses every day. It went from opening his eyes, to lifting his head and turning his neck, moving his arms and legs, to trying to speak, and a few days later, even being taken off his breathing tube. This was amazing news for Basheer and some of his first steps towards real recovery! Within a few more days, Basheer began to become fully awake, aware of his surroundings and current situation. His chances were genuinely a miracle! Basheer stayed in the ICU for about another when he was later transferred to Gillette's Children Hospital.


Now: Basheer has been improving each day and began rehab at Gillette’s. His mother and family, who have been with him constantly, have received so much love and support from all who care about Basheer. He has been working with a wonderful team of dedicated therapists, doctors, and nurses. On March 9th, Basheer’s feeding tube was finally removed and he began eating on his own. His story is truly a miracle, but it is not over yet. Basheer’s medical team are working diligently, but believe he will need to stay in the hospital at least until late spring 2021. Basheer has made so much progress working very hard to regain his strength again, but he and his family have a long road to full recovery ahead. It is with any donations here that the family will be able to support Basheer’s recovery and their household needs that have been strained since the accident. 


We thank you for considering donating to help support Basheer and his family!