Help for Chucky & Sunny
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This page has been created to raise money for Chucky Hope, one of the best people I've had the privilege of knowing. Whether you've gotten to tour with him, or just talked to him for a second, you already know how kind, compassionate, talented, and hilarious he is. He's the sort of guy who would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it, and Sunny is equally as amazing. Let's help them out in their time of need. All funds will be deposited directly to Sunny's bank account whether or not we reach our goal.
Here is a message from Sunny:
The love of my life, Chucky Hope, was working a show in rural Australia when a PA fell on his head. A few hours after this, he ate the only vegan catering option available, and a few hours later spent 8-10 hours vomiting from what was suspected food poisoning. He made his way home to me in Byron Bay a day later. He was weak and I suspected dehydration from the food poisoning.
Over the next two days, he slept and only had the strength to make it to our bathroom and back to bed running a fever. On Tuesday January 29th, he messaged me at work that "something is really wrong". We got him into our local doctor immediately, and that was the last time that he walked.
From there he was rushed to the local hospital where tests were run, and then to a larger hospital. Overnight, the paralysis spread to his entire body and he was transferred to the ICU. After a lumbar puncture, they suspected Gillian Barre and treatment began.
Two days later, the treatment wasn't working and his left lung collapsed. He was intubated and put on a central line. He was like this for 10 days with little memory of his time spent in there. The diagnosis then changed, and a full team of doctors remained puzzled. Developing pneumonia from the intubation, he fought infection and fever like hell. When he was awake, he kept communicating by blinking and little finger taps in the two fingers he could move. That sense of humour I love so much still very much alive in a trapped body.
He began to improve, so was moved to a ward and taken off the intubation while sore, exhausted and confused.
He now has some movement in his upper body, and we are trying desperately to get him into a rehab facility before too much muscle mass is lost in his legs. He just wants to walk.... he just wants to go home.
The road to recovery is going to be a long, hard and mentally challenging one, but he is up for the fight. He is currently unable to work though. Days exhaust him, and the support needed is extensive and expensive so any little bit helps. If you can't help with money, just help with sending him love and positive vibes please.
Thank you.
Here is a message from Sunny:
The love of my life, Chucky Hope, was working a show in rural Australia when a PA fell on his head. A few hours after this, he ate the only vegan catering option available, and a few hours later spent 8-10 hours vomiting from what was suspected food poisoning. He made his way home to me in Byron Bay a day later. He was weak and I suspected dehydration from the food poisoning.
Over the next two days, he slept and only had the strength to make it to our bathroom and back to bed running a fever. On Tuesday January 29th, he messaged me at work that "something is really wrong". We got him into our local doctor immediately, and that was the last time that he walked.
From there he was rushed to the local hospital where tests were run, and then to a larger hospital. Overnight, the paralysis spread to his entire body and he was transferred to the ICU. After a lumbar puncture, they suspected Gillian Barre and treatment began.
Two days later, the treatment wasn't working and his left lung collapsed. He was intubated and put on a central line. He was like this for 10 days with little memory of his time spent in there. The diagnosis then changed, and a full team of doctors remained puzzled. Developing pneumonia from the intubation, he fought infection and fever like hell. When he was awake, he kept communicating by blinking and little finger taps in the two fingers he could move. That sense of humour I love so much still very much alive in a trapped body.
He began to improve, so was moved to a ward and taken off the intubation while sore, exhausted and confused.
He now has some movement in his upper body, and we are trying desperately to get him into a rehab facility before too much muscle mass is lost in his legs. He just wants to walk.... he just wants to go home.
The road to recovery is going to be a long, hard and mentally challenging one, but he is up for the fight. He is currently unable to work though. Days exhaust him, and the support needed is extensive and expensive so any little bit helps. If you can't help with money, just help with sending him love and positive vibes please.
Thank you.
Organizer and beneficiary
Steven Bradley
Organizer
Lidcombe, New South Wales
Lauren King
Beneficiary
