The Finn Family

6/27/2023

OPERATION GET THE FINNS HOME!

Update on Don. He got moved to a downgraded hospital yesterday and received his last immunoglobulin treatment today. The doctors are insisting that he get a medical transport back to the US but their insurance doesn’t cover it, and the out of pocket cost can be steep. Ashleigh is going to try and get the doctors to release him so she can try and get him into some physical therapy there to get him strong enough to fly back on the airline they came over on. He still can’t walk, eat or do a lot on his own. Thank you again for all of the prayers and donations. We still have a long road of recovery but just want to get them back home.

Update 6/19/2023

Todays update is that he’s awake and breathing mostly on his own but still has extensive nerve damage causing continued paralysis. Although his breathing has improved they told me they are hesitant to remove the ventilator until he can sit up on his own some to prevent asphyxiation. The doctor said they’ll evaluate the breathing situation again tomorrow.

Hi, my name is Mandy and I am creating this gofundme to help my sister and brother in law. On June 10th, while traveling abroad with their three kids, Don woke up and was unable to move his legs and arms. Ashleigh took him to the hospital where he was diagnosed with and extremely aggressive case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome. At this point in time there are many unknowns. We have no idea how long he will remain at the hospital in France or what his recovery will be once he's back home. What we do know is that hospital stays-especially ones where you are so far from home are extremely expensive. Since I am unable to be there for them I am hoping to help alleviate some financial stress for them. If you are able to and felt led please consider donating to help this amazing family at this unfortunate time.