Support Misha’s Fight to Recovery
In February 2018 Misha Grigoriev suffered a brain aneurysm from which the doctor in the emergency room said he would die. After being transferred to another hospital where he had surgery, he is very much alive today. Misha has spent the last five months in rehab where he has made remarkable progress. His work is not done, however. On August 3 Misha is coming home as his insurance will no longer cover his rehab stay and, in addition to continued physical and occupational therapy sessions, he will need a home care attendant. Misha is clearly a fighter, defying the odds to still be here with us. Please help Misha continue the fight as we raise funds for his expenses related to continued therapy, home care services, and medical supplies.
I am Trevor Dawes, Misha's husband, and am the organizer of "Team Misha". We have been married for almost 4 years, and have been in each other's lives for over 23 years. A friend of ours, Adi, recently captured our story in a blog post here ( https://www.adiredzic.com/journal/2018/8/2/trevor-misha-a-story-of-love-fate-and-resilience.).
The funds we raise here will be used for Misha's ongoing care expenses, including:
- Home health care aide
- Medical supplies (diapers, underpads, disposable washcloths, and the like)
- Medical equipment (e.g. shower bench, bedside commode, sit-to-stand lift)
- Adjustments to the home (e.g. additional railing, grab bars in the shower, stair lift)
We thank you, in advance, for your support.
Last week many of us were fortunate enough to be able to spend Thanksgiving with our family and friends. I certainly am one of those among the fortunate. That fact notwithstanding, Misha and I still need your help. It is wonderful that Misha remains at home and that we were able to spend Thanksgiving together. However, he is home because the insurance company - Aetna - refuses to provide coverage for his necessary additional stay at a rehabilitation facility. Aetna also does not provide coverage for the home care attendant who is helping Misha with his activities of daily living, the cost of which exceeds TWELVE THOUSAND DOLLARS monthly. Yes, the cost for a home care attendant exceeds $12,000 MONTHLY! It is because of your generosity that we have been able to make these payments so far and we are so thankful for your support. Today, on this Giving Tuesday, we ask for your continued help - your financial help - to pay for the ongoing care that Misha needs and that our insurance company, Aetna, does not provide. We truly appreciate your support. Please give using the donate button above, or contact me for a direct mailing address. Thank you!
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