Help Donte Cook Recover – A Fighter’s Journey

Donte Cook, age 38, is a well-known basketball player, a devoted friend, and a generous soul who would give his last to help someone in need. He is a brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend—a man whose smile, jokes, charisma, and passion for basketball and fashion have left a lasting impact on everyone who knows him.

A proud graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School in Coney Island, Donte played basketball alongside Sebastian Telfair and was offered scholarships at Delaware State University at just 16. After finishing school, he pursued a career in home improvement, working as a laborer, driver, and all-around team player—always willing to lend a helping hand.

A Life-Changing Tragedy

On June 23, 2024, Donte was critically wounded in a stabbing in Downtown Brooklyn. A confrontation outside a smoke shop on Jay St. and Willoughby St. turned violent, leaving Donte with severe injuries. Witnesses described the horrific scene as he collapsed, bleeding heavily. He was rushed to NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he underwent multiple life-saving surgeries.

The Road to Recovery

Donte suffered:

A traumatic head injury, causing swelling in the brain

A skull fracture and puncture wound near a major artery

Paralysis on the right side of his body

Loss of speech and mobility

Since the attack, Donte has endured over 8 surgeries and is now in a rehabilitation center, learning to speak, walk, and write again. He has recently regained the ability to eat solid food, a significant milestone in his recovery. Each day, he fights to regain his independence.

How You Can Help

Donte needs intensive physical therapy—8 to 12 hours daily—to regain his strength and mobility. With 12 months of specialized care, his doctors believe he can make a significant recovery.

We, his family, are asking for your support to help cover the costs of his rehabilitation, therapy, and medical expenses. Every donation, big or small, will directly impact his recovery journey.

If you are unable to donate, prayers and words of encouragement mean the world to us. Please keep Donte in your thoughts as we help him fight his way back to health.

Donate & Share

Your generosity will give Donte a second chance at life. Please donate and share this campaign to spread the word. Thank you for your love, support, and prayers.