Support Ryan "Fromd" Hutchinson's TBI recovery
Ryan Scott Hutchinson aka Ryan Fromdeland aka Fromd aka Al Dente aka Ravioli Aioli. A son, a grandson, a step-sibling, a nephew, an uncle, a cousin, a friend, a bandmate, a housemate, a BMX fan, an activist, a tinkerer, a porch enthusiast, an animal lover, a chef, a punk. He has his own unique way of getting to the point and a witty sense of humor. He can really spice up a cheap package of ramen but can also prepare you a six course meal. He cares. -- Ryan is all of these things and more. To sum him up using words feels like an unattainable feat, the list could go on forever. Ryan is a friend to the world and right now, he needs your help.
After sustaining a traumatic brain injury, Ryan is facing serious medical expenses.
CW // description of incident that put Ryan in the hospital, brain injury
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On Monday, July 19th, 2021, Ryan fell at the Whole Foods on South Street in Philadelphia. He had a seizure which caused a brain hemorrhage, and he fractured his skull. With no first hand witnesses, it's unclear whether he fell due to the seizure or if the seizure was triggered by the fall. Whole Foods staff rushed to his aid and an ambulance was called. Thankfully, the ride to the hospital was only a few blocks. That night, doctors performed an emergency craniotomy to relieve the swelling in his brain and Ryan spent the following week in the ICU and then an additional period of time in a rehabilitation center. Due to strict COVID visitation limits, his parents, partner, and a few close friends took turns spending time by his side during his hospital and rehab stays.
Ryan, like many people living in this country, has no health insurance. We all know that an ambulance ride alone is enough to potentially break the bank and that was only the beginning of Ryan’s medical journey. He has already spent a week in the ICU, was then transferred to a non-ICU part of Jefferson’s TBI facility, and was eventually transferred to a live-in rehab center where he was expected to stay for a few months. Miraculously, Ryan was discharged from the rehab after only having been there for about two weeks! At this time, we don’t have a clear number as to the final cost of Ryan’s treatments but we placed our goal at $25,000 to at least get a head start on gathering resources. Outside of medical costs, Ryan is expected to be out of work for an extended period of time.
The network of people in Ryan’s life stretches from coast to coast and beyond. Together we can help pull him out of this unfortunate situation. We can ease his financial burden so he can focus his energy on a full recovery. A contribution of any size has the power to make a difference. Your generosity will not go unnoticed. This fundraiser will be shared with family, friends, and the punk community. The beautiful thing about what Ryan has been through is that it presents an unique opportunity for everyone in his life to return all the favors and reciprocate the generosity he has shown us throughout the years. Ryan is the kind of person who shows up for the people in his life. It's our turn to show up for him. #FromdFanclub