Support for DJ
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November 4, 2018 forever changed our lives. Our energetic and fun-loving 13 year old son, brother, nephew, and cousin DJ was involved in a tragic accidental shooting. Thanks to the outstanding medical attention of Wake Med Children’s Hospital in Raleigh, NC and Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, NC, DJ survived and is thriving. However, he is facing the reality of living with a spinal cord injury, and we as a family are facing the same reality of caring for a loved one with a spinal cord injury.
DJ’s low-cervical nerves were shattered (C6 injury ). After 5 months and 7 days, he is finally being released to go home. His mother LaSonya has been by DJ’s side every day. She gave up her home and left work to become a full-time caregiver during DJ’s recovery. DJ is a trooper, and LaSonya deserves all of the credit for being a mother first.
While we are the most happy to have DJ home, major adjustments have to be made. He will need around-the-clock medical care. We want to help LaSonya and DJ find a home; one that can be fully customized to meet DJ’s medical and physical needs. He will also need wheelchair-accessible transportation to get him to and from doctors’ appointments, physical therapy, and travel in general. Especially Carroll Middle School, where he is most excited about returning to see his friends. Also an avid baseball fan and player, DJ can't wait to get back on the field to watch his team play.
DJ could not ask for a better support system. Nevertheless, we know love and support includes the help of friends and strangers alike. No donation is too small. Every contribution is appreciated. We thank you in advance. Let this GoFundMe be a lesson to educate each other about spinal cord injuries and gun safety. It should not go unnoticed that we must also be proactive and hold politicians accountable for gun safety reform to protect all people, but especially our children.
We love you, DJ <3
DJ’s low-cervical nerves were shattered (C6 injury ). After 5 months and 7 days, he is finally being released to go home. His mother LaSonya has been by DJ’s side every day. She gave up her home and left work to become a full-time caregiver during DJ’s recovery. DJ is a trooper, and LaSonya deserves all of the credit for being a mother first.
While we are the most happy to have DJ home, major adjustments have to be made. He will need around-the-clock medical care. We want to help LaSonya and DJ find a home; one that can be fully customized to meet DJ’s medical and physical needs. He will also need wheelchair-accessible transportation to get him to and from doctors’ appointments, physical therapy, and travel in general. Especially Carroll Middle School, where he is most excited about returning to see his friends. Also an avid baseball fan and player, DJ can't wait to get back on the field to watch his team play.
DJ could not ask for a better support system. Nevertheless, we know love and support includes the help of friends and strangers alike. No donation is too small. Every contribution is appreciated. We thank you in advance. Let this GoFundMe be a lesson to educate each other about spinal cord injuries and gun safety. It should not go unnoticed that we must also be proactive and hold politicians accountable for gun safety reform to protect all people, but especially our children.
We love you, DJ <3
Co-organizers (3)
Tiffany Drummond
Organizer
Raleigh, NC
Kerwin Downing
Beneficiary
Alysia M
Co-organizer
Kimberly Drummond
Co-organizer