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Support Kwame Overton's Brain Aneurysm Recovery

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Help Kwame Overton Recover from a Life-Threatening Brain Aneurysm

Dear Friends, Family, and Kind Strangers,

We are reaching out for your support during an incredibly difficult time. Kwame Overton, a devoted husband, father of two, and construction worker at Local 66 has suffered a sudden and life-threatening ruptured anterior cerebral artery (ACA) aneurysm, leading to a major subarachnoid hemorrhage.

What Happened?

After working the night shift Kwame came home and unexpectedly had a seizure—a terrifying moment that changed our lives forever. His wife and kids were present and took life saving measures to stabilize him. The seizure was caused by a ruptured aneurysm, which led to extremely critical bleeding in his brain. The pressure and fluid buildup became life-threatening, requiring immediate intervention.

Life-Saving Procedures and Intensive Care

Kwame has undergone numerous emergency procedures to save his life, including:
  • Emergency Extra Ventricular Drain (EVD) – to relieve pressure in his brain
  • Angiogram & Transcranial Dopplers – to monitor blood flow and detect complications
  • A Stent Placement – for an additional, deadly condition called a carotid dissection. This was caused by a complication during a procedure done to stop bleeding in the brain.
  • Multiple CT Scans & Daily Monitoring – to prevent further strokes

A Long Road to Recovery

Kwame spent nearly three weeks in the ICU to prevent deadly complications which could have led to strokes or worse. The battle is not over yet—his recovery has been long and uncertain. Doctors have advised that he will need months of rehabilitation, and that he is currently unable to work due to his medical condition.

Please Donate & Share

Any amount—big or small—will make a difference. If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this campaign to spread the word. Kwame is a fighter, but he needs our help to get through this.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness, prayers, and generosity.

With gratitude,
Kwame’s Family
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    Mariah Overton
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    Richmond Hill, NY

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