My name is Gaven Diirner

June 13th I was shot in my lung, liver, and appendix stopping in front of main arteries in a domestic violence situation.

Since this, I have been told it could be a year or longer until I can work again. Not only have I lost my independence, but I can't pay my medical bills, house bills, car payments, gas in my car, and even simple things like I can't afford hygiene products.

I am actively trying to get social security, I have physical therapy, occupational therapy and a nurse coming every other day to help my recovery.

This has been an uphill battle affecting not only me but my family as well. After an hour and half of being shot, I arrived at the hospital immediately being rushed into truama surgery. I am so thankful I woke up the next day, although I woke up in the most excruciating pain I have ever felt. I couldn't breathe without pain or cough without screaming. I couldn't even sit up on my own or walk on my own. I went from 166 pounds to 120 pounds, I felt and looked lifeless. After two to three weeks, I was supposed to go home only to find out I had a fever of 102.9 and an infection of Ecoli it was caught so late that it was almost deadly. Immediately, I was rushed into truama surgery, having my abdomen cut back open, basically starting my physical recovery all over. After about a month in the hospital I returned home with a draining tube in my stomach that stayed in for about 3 weeks. I have had a nurse come every other day, occupational therapy and physical therapy. I slowly started to gain my independence back dressing myself, bathing myself, and going from a walker to a cane, unfortunately two weeks ago I had a ct scan uncovering 2 abscesses pushing down on my bladder and on my liver. I was told to go to the hospital for emergency surgery, so I did they put in another draining tube in my stomach to suck out the one on my bladder it was the size of a water bottle. Currently I am physically and mentally recovering from the truama and waiting for the tube to be removed. If you can donate my family and I appreciate it beyond words I have no income it's been hard focusing on my recovery with the stress of finances if you can't donate, sharing is just as important. I am trying to get media coverage. I can't thank the community enough for the support I have received, even the prayers mean the world! I will be releasing weekly updates thank you all again!