Troy's Road to Recovery
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On Wednesday, November 20, Troy “Bear” Marks was involved in a severe accident around 9pm. He was rushed to the University of Kentucky’s Hospital with life threatening injuries. The impact of the crash crushed the right side of his body, resulting in many broken bones, some of which were recovered from the site of the accident. His liver was also badly damaged. We are so blessed and happy that he survived.
Troy has had two surgeries since the night of the accident. So far, doctors have begun repairs on his right arm and fingers, and he will require more surgery to begin repairs on his right leg. He is scheduled to have another surgery on Sunday, November 24. In this surgery they hope to get control of his bleeding liver, and they will also need to remove some of his intestines.
The doctors have told our family to prepare ourselves for a long road to recovery. Troy will require more surgeries and a prolonged hospital stay and this is just the beginning. After this, he will need physical therapy, and constant monitoring of his liver functions. They feel optimistic that he will be able to walk again.
We never imagined anything like this would happen to us. Troy does not have insurance. We could use as much help as possible to help with all of the medical and rehabilitative costs we will incur. Also, please take into consideration as you donate that Troy and his sister take care of their mother who is recovering from breast cancer. He will be unable to work and his sister will be missing a lot of work to help with Troy’s rehabilitation.
Any and all donations are greatly appreciated.
About Troy "Bear" Marks
Given the nickname “Bear” for being a gentle giant, Troy is known for his warm smile and kindness. He loves his family more than anything and has provided support and assistance to his single mother over the years. Always the “gear head” he loves being around cars whether it’s a carshow or repair shop. He’s strong willed and a fighter and we are praying his strength will help him through this.
Troy is a member of Consolidated Baptist Church under in Lexington, KY. He is also a former athlete of Bryan Station High School in Lexington, Kentucky. There he was a member of both the football team AND wrestling team. He will always be a Defender!
We are including some pictures of “Bear” below for those who may not know him.
Troy has had two surgeries since the night of the accident. So far, doctors have begun repairs on his right arm and fingers, and he will require more surgery to begin repairs on his right leg. He is scheduled to have another surgery on Sunday, November 24. In this surgery they hope to get control of his bleeding liver, and they will also need to remove some of his intestines.
The doctors have told our family to prepare ourselves for a long road to recovery. Troy will require more surgeries and a prolonged hospital stay and this is just the beginning. After this, he will need physical therapy, and constant monitoring of his liver functions. They feel optimistic that he will be able to walk again.
We never imagined anything like this would happen to us. Troy does not have insurance. We could use as much help as possible to help with all of the medical and rehabilitative costs we will incur. Also, please take into consideration as you donate that Troy and his sister take care of their mother who is recovering from breast cancer. He will be unable to work and his sister will be missing a lot of work to help with Troy’s rehabilitation.
Any and all donations are greatly appreciated.
About Troy "Bear" Marks
Given the nickname “Bear” for being a gentle giant, Troy is known for his warm smile and kindness. He loves his family more than anything and has provided support and assistance to his single mother over the years. Always the “gear head” he loves being around cars whether it’s a carshow or repair shop. He’s strong willed and a fighter and we are praying his strength will help him through this.
Troy is a member of Consolidated Baptist Church under in Lexington, KY. He is also a former athlete of Bryan Station High School in Lexington, Kentucky. There he was a member of both the football team AND wrestling team. He will always be a Defender!
We are including some pictures of “Bear” below for those who may not know him.
Organizer
Joshua Edmonds
Organizer
Lexington, KY