John Kent's Recovery and Rehab

Hello Everyone!  It's been a long time since I have updated on my brother John's recovery.  For those not aware of the situation John went to the ER for a venous blood clot back in March and suffered a massive brain hemorrhage/stroke after undergoing a procedure to remove the clot.  He spent a couple weeks in a deep coma and had a poor prognosis for waking up or recovery.  In typical Johnny fashion, he has pulled through and made tremendous progress towards recovery after such a complicated brain injury.  Not only did John just "wake up," but he is every bit the John we all know and loved pre-stroke.  He likes to joke around and his memory and cognition are intact and well.  John is currently an inpatient at a Rehab facility and is working hard on regaining his strength and learning how to adjust to his post stroke deficits.  John's left side is affected and although he has some movement capabilities, he can not do very much with his left side yet.  He is still dependent on staff for his daily living needs and requires a lot of assistance for repositioning and mobility.  John is working hard in rehab and determined to reach his goals!  

I am starting this new fundraising campaign as we focus on what comes next in John's recovery process.  John will be transitioning "home" with his parents David and Carol in a short couple of weeks.  This will be a big undertaking, but John's parents feel strongly about having him home versus going to a nursing home instead.  As Carol and David prepare for John to come home and continue his recovery, it is apparent that John's insurance will only cover the most basic of Johns needs.  For example, the needed hospital bed that is covered for John is very basic and does not include an air mattress (needed to best prevent skin breakdown) and does not move up and down as needed to help with positioning.  The money raised in this campaign will go towards a proper bed, mobility accessories and supplies needed, and services that will aid in John's recovery that are above and beyond what his insurance covers. The money will be given to David and Carol to help John purchase the items/supplies/services he needs moving forward for recovery and rehab.

Lastly, our family has been so grateful for all our family and friends who have shared loving words, donations, and prayers for John and his family during this life changing event.  Please continue to support John with your thoughts, prayers, and donations as you can.  Thank you all!!!