A life for Dennis
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This is my brother Dennis Ashburn. (The guy on the right) As a result of a medical malpractice, he had to have right leg amputated above the knee. What was supposed to be a simple procedure to repair a torn meniscus in his knee, he has undergone several painful surgeries to repair, fix, replace his knee. All failed, which lead to him having to have his leg removed over 8 years ago. Since then, he has undergone several more surgeries to try and fix what is left of his leg to allow him to walk and lead a normal life. The most recent, a week ago. He has been unable to provide for his family, work consistently or even get around without the aid of a walker or wheelchair. He signed the normal release forms before having the initial surgery, so as a result, had no legal case when the surgery went wrong. It's been very difficult watching him go through all this over the years, he has become very depressed and despondent because of all this. He has often stated how he doesn't know how much longer he can tolerate all this.
I want to share a little something about my brother. Through all this, he cares deeply for others.
He is active in his community helping the sick and suffering alcoholic and addicts regain their lives. He gives of his time, his slender purse and his home to many people. He has a dinner every Tuesday at his house for a group of people where they eat and then pray together. I have watched him suffer in pain, and still load himself in his beat-up old truck and pick someone up to help them, or go pick up Mama and take her into town, nearly every day. His selflessness knows no bounds.
Dennis and I have always ridden motorcycles. About the time of his first surgery, he decided to sell his. He just figured he would never ride again. Since then, we have borrowed a trike on occasion so we could go riding together. To see the transformation in his face when we ride, is incredible. Is the only time he really feels free. Free of the pain. Free of the limitations of his mobility. If you've never ridden a bike, you might not fully understand. But it is incredible to see.
My hope is to raise enough money to get him another bike. Nothing fancy, nothing expensive.
An older Harley Sportster that I can build him with a sidecar so he can take his wonderful wife, Laura riding with him. Laura recently gave my girlfriend her chaps, saying they would probably never ride together again. That broke my heart. Laura has been the sole provider for the family, traveling every day, over 60 miles to work, to then come home to have to help Dennis and her mother, who is in the early stages of Alzheimer's.
I am willing to give what I can, financially to the project. I will be doing all of the work. I have several friends locally who will donate what they can including a welder and fabrication shop who will help with the build. The local Harley dealership, Treasure Coast Harley will help us find a suitable bike at a price we can afford. I'm hoping to have the project done by spring and surprise Dennis and Laura with their bike. Any monies that are left over from the project will go directly to helping Dennis and Laura with their daily expenses.
I want to thank everyone for their consideration in helping me help a man who really deserves this. Dennis is one of the most wonderful, caring people I know.
I want to share a little something about my brother. Through all this, he cares deeply for others.
He is active in his community helping the sick and suffering alcoholic and addicts regain their lives. He gives of his time, his slender purse and his home to many people. He has a dinner every Tuesday at his house for a group of people where they eat and then pray together. I have watched him suffer in pain, and still load himself in his beat-up old truck and pick someone up to help them, or go pick up Mama and take her into town, nearly every day. His selflessness knows no bounds.
Dennis and I have always ridden motorcycles. About the time of his first surgery, he decided to sell his. He just figured he would never ride again. Since then, we have borrowed a trike on occasion so we could go riding together. To see the transformation in his face when we ride, is incredible. Is the only time he really feels free. Free of the pain. Free of the limitations of his mobility. If you've never ridden a bike, you might not fully understand. But it is incredible to see.
My hope is to raise enough money to get him another bike. Nothing fancy, nothing expensive.
An older Harley Sportster that I can build him with a sidecar so he can take his wonderful wife, Laura riding with him. Laura recently gave my girlfriend her chaps, saying they would probably never ride together again. That broke my heart. Laura has been the sole provider for the family, traveling every day, over 60 miles to work, to then come home to have to help Dennis and her mother, who is in the early stages of Alzheimer's.
I am willing to give what I can, financially to the project. I will be doing all of the work. I have several friends locally who will donate what they can including a welder and fabrication shop who will help with the build. The local Harley dealership, Treasure Coast Harley will help us find a suitable bike at a price we can afford. I'm hoping to have the project done by spring and surprise Dennis and Laura with their bike. Any monies that are left over from the project will go directly to helping Dennis and Laura with their daily expenses.
I want to thank everyone for their consideration in helping me help a man who really deserves this. Dennis is one of the most wonderful, caring people I know.
Organizer
Chris Mckevitt
Organizer
Stuart, FL