Josh Peterson's Car Accident Recovery
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Hi everyone, my name is Lani Petrulo and I am one of Josh Peterson's younger sisters.
My brother Josh was enjoying his day off in Fort Collins, CO, and taking care of some errands when he was struck by another vehicle on October 22, 2020. He sustained a very, very severe level of trauma and had to be taken to a nearby Level 1 Trauma Center in Loveland, CO. He is currently unconscious and has been since the accident.
He has been in and out of surgery several times as his medical team tries to stabilize him and begins to sort out the damage he sustained. His left leg is broken in three places and his left femur was driven up into his hip socket. Due to the nature of the impact, his pelvis has multiple major fractures. He also has significant trauma to his abdominal organs including his liver, spleen, kidneys, and pancreas. This is all on top of internal abdominal bleeding and two brain hemorrhages.
His medical team is doing an amazing job taking care of the immediate damage but this is going to be a very long road for Josh and for everyone supporting him. Right now he is in rough shape: intubated, under sedation, in traction for his leg, and undergoing daily surgeries. Moving forward there’s going to be several months of hospital stays for him along with further surgeries followed by intensive therapy and rehabilitation. The doctors estimate it is going to be at least a year before we begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel for Josh’s recovery.
We, his family and his friends, have been overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and prayers for Josh's healing. It is humbling to know how many people Josh has touched. Thank you all for being so willing to do whatever is needed to support Josh. Right now contributing financially is the best way to do that.
Everything you can donate will be used to help support Josh and those caring for him. Our mother, Leialoha, will be staying at his bedside in Colorado for the foreseeable future. We are humbly asking for any help you can give us to cover the expenses related to Josh's recovery over the next year. The money raised will assist us in paying Josh's medical costs as well as his other “normal” bills (rent/phone/car payments/etc.) since he will not be able to work. We are also hoping to purchase a used car for Leialoha to commute to the hospital. Please be patient with us as this goal may change over time depending on the medical expenses incurred.
Thank you so much for all of your support.
With love,
The Petrulo/Peterson Families
My brother Josh was enjoying his day off in Fort Collins, CO, and taking care of some errands when he was struck by another vehicle on October 22, 2020. He sustained a very, very severe level of trauma and had to be taken to a nearby Level 1 Trauma Center in Loveland, CO. He is currently unconscious and has been since the accident.
He has been in and out of surgery several times as his medical team tries to stabilize him and begins to sort out the damage he sustained. His left leg is broken in three places and his left femur was driven up into his hip socket. Due to the nature of the impact, his pelvis has multiple major fractures. He also has significant trauma to his abdominal organs including his liver, spleen, kidneys, and pancreas. This is all on top of internal abdominal bleeding and two brain hemorrhages.
His medical team is doing an amazing job taking care of the immediate damage but this is going to be a very long road for Josh and for everyone supporting him. Right now he is in rough shape: intubated, under sedation, in traction for his leg, and undergoing daily surgeries. Moving forward there’s going to be several months of hospital stays for him along with further surgeries followed by intensive therapy and rehabilitation. The doctors estimate it is going to be at least a year before we begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel for Josh’s recovery.
We, his family and his friends, have been overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and prayers for Josh's healing. It is humbling to know how many people Josh has touched. Thank you all for being so willing to do whatever is needed to support Josh. Right now contributing financially is the best way to do that.
Everything you can donate will be used to help support Josh and those caring for him. Our mother, Leialoha, will be staying at his bedside in Colorado for the foreseeable future. We are humbly asking for any help you can give us to cover the expenses related to Josh's recovery over the next year. The money raised will assist us in paying Josh's medical costs as well as his other “normal” bills (rent/phone/car payments/etc.) since he will not be able to work. We are also hoping to purchase a used car for Leialoha to commute to the hospital. Please be patient with us as this goal may change over time depending on the medical expenses incurred.
Thank you so much for all of your support.
With love,
The Petrulo/Peterson Families
Organizer
Lani Petrulo
Organizer
Loveland, CO
