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Help William Jump Again!

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This Go Fund Me has been started on behalf of William Hotch and his family by friends and extended family members.  William is a bright, talented young man who recently graduated high school.  He was a Captain of his high school volleyball team that recently won the State Volleyball Championship in his home state of CT.  He is expected to start his freshman year in college in the next few weeks.  
William became suddenly ill last week while working as a counselor at an overnight camp.  It has been determined that his body and immune system have been adversely affected by the Epstein Barr Virus.  Antibodies are attacking his immune system which has caused post infectious myelitis.  His spinal cord has been damaged which has caused severe numbness below his neck. He cannot feel or move his legs at all.  He is going to undergo a second procedure as soon as possible to help rid his body of the  “bad” antibodies to help William stabilize so he can start his road to recovery. William hopes he can start college as planned in the fall and get back to the athletic lifestyle he’s accustomed to. 
He and his family have endured a lengthy hospital ICU stay that will continue for the foreseeable future with multiple expensive procedures.  Once he starts to improve, his condition will require inpatient rehabilitation.   This fund will also be used to help with missed wages for his parents as they support him during this difficult time in his life. We ask that if you’re willing, please donate to his Go Fund Me and also send words of encouragement and prayers to William and his family as they see him through this difficult time.
Thank you!!

Fundraising team: Team William (4)

Cara Dunaway
Organizer
Westport, CT
Jeff & Denise Hotch
Beneficiary
Darryl Hotch
Team member
Lisa Duhl
Team member
Lynda Balslev
Team member

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