Travis' Journey Ahead
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Our 29-year-old brother Travis has always been the life of the party-the wittiest and most sarcastic person in the room. He has a passion for friends, family and music, recently having started his own Record label, Modern Static Records.
While participating in an annual charity event, on February 2, 2020, Travis suffered a severe spinal cord injury at the C5 and C7 levels, leaving him paralyzed from the chest down. He underwent multiple emergency surgeries, before being classified as a quadriplegic.
As the Covid-19 Pandemic hit with full force, Travis was prematurely pushed out of his NYC rehabilitation center and as a result, he has not had the opportunity to gain proper physical rehabilitation nor counseling to deal with the emotional and mental impact of his paralysis.
Since the onset of the pandemic, Travis has remained in his Long Beach, NY apartment, where he is cared for solely by his loving girlfriend, Ilana, and mother, Lynn.
Travis will have many expenses going forward, including a handicap-accessible van to transport him to therapy/appointments, a motorized wheelchair, and an in-home aid.
Some other expenses include physical and occupational therapy, doctor visits, medical supplies/equipment, home renovations and potential experimental therapies and treatments.
Suffering a near-fatal and life changing accident in the midst of a pandemic has not managed to break Travis’ spirit. His adaptability, hopefulness and perseverance have inspired everyone who knows him. We would appreciate your help in making this journey just a little bit easier for Travis.
All money raised will be going to the Travis Gentile Supplemental Needs Trust.
While participating in an annual charity event, on February 2, 2020, Travis suffered a severe spinal cord injury at the C5 and C7 levels, leaving him paralyzed from the chest down. He underwent multiple emergency surgeries, before being classified as a quadriplegic.
As the Covid-19 Pandemic hit with full force, Travis was prematurely pushed out of his NYC rehabilitation center and as a result, he has not had the opportunity to gain proper physical rehabilitation nor counseling to deal with the emotional and mental impact of his paralysis.
Since the onset of the pandemic, Travis has remained in his Long Beach, NY apartment, where he is cared for solely by his loving girlfriend, Ilana, and mother, Lynn.
Travis will have many expenses going forward, including a handicap-accessible van to transport him to therapy/appointments, a motorized wheelchair, and an in-home aid.
Some other expenses include physical and occupational therapy, doctor visits, medical supplies/equipment, home renovations and potential experimental therapies and treatments.
Suffering a near-fatal and life changing accident in the midst of a pandemic has not managed to break Travis’ spirit. His adaptability, hopefulness and perseverance have inspired everyone who knows him. We would appreciate your help in making this journey just a little bit easier for Travis.
All money raised will be going to the Travis Gentile Supplemental Needs Trust.
Fundraising team: Family and Friends (7)
Rita Gentile
Organizer
Rockville Centre, NY
Lynn Gentile
Beneficiary
Thomas Von Essen
Team member
Julia Gentile
Team member
Max von Essen
Team member
Anthony Vocaturo
Team member
