Support Rey for Recovery from Traumatic Brain Injuries

Hi everyone, I’m reaching out during a really tough time and need your immediate support. I hope you can take just a few brief minutes to read this.

Recently, I suffered my fifth concussion while still recovering from a previous one, which has made me unable to work and maintain a normal life.

Over the past 13 months, I’ve been on a relentless search for stable full-time employment, facing deep economic hardship along the way. This stress has taken a toll on me both physically and mentally, to the point where I reached out to a mental health crisis hotline for support.

On June 22nd, while spending time with friends at the beach to keep my spirits up, I accidentally tripped over a tent and hit my head on a cooler. The pain and confusion were immediate, but I didn’t want to dampen the mood of my friends. Sadly, over the next 24 hours, my symptoms worsened dramatically.

Since my first concussion in 2013, I’ve learned from doctors how susceptible I am to these injuries. Each traumatic brain injury compounds the last, and this latest one is the toughest yet, exacerbating my symptoms from an earlier concussion this year.

I’m trying to stay hopeful, but there’s a real fear of losing my home and struggling to make ends meet. I’m applying for Medicaid, but it’ll be another 4-6 weeks until they could approve me to see concussion specialists at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia. Even then, recovery will take time before I can work again, and I urgently need support to cover essential expenses during this difficult period.

Your contribution, no matter how small, will make a huge difference in helping me and my emotional support cat, Willow, get through this challenging time. If you’re unable to donate, simply sharing this easy-to-remember link to this GoFundMe would be incredibly helpful: bit.ly/support-reys-recovery

Thank you all so much for your kindness and support. It truly means the world to me <3