Let's Get Bourke Home
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Family, Friends and Loved Ones-
On Saturday, January 26th, Bourke was hit by a car while riding a motorcycle in the Dominican Republic. He was there to complete his first marine survey which he had just completed school for in December. He was rushed to an ER where a CT scan was performed, and was immediately taken into surgery to alleviate the swelling on his brain. The surgery was successful in decreasing the swelling, but the neurosurgeon discovered he also suffered from a fractured skull. Bourke’s doctors decided it was best to keep him sedated for several days to allow his brain to heal. Justine flew down immediately when she received word of the accident, and she has been by his side since. He will be in ICU for a minimum of 72 hours and then another 3 days before they will consider medically evacuating him to the US.
Justine and Bourke are both self-employed with basic insurance. An accident in a foreign country is going to have extra expenses, not covered with their insurance. With your help and donation we are simply trying to alleviate some of the financial burden that comes with such a stressful situation. The medical evacuation alone is $20,000.
We all know that Justine & Bourke make an incredible team and have made such a positive impact in so many lives! Let's show them all the ways they have touched our lives. Anything you can contribute will help. Let's get Bourke home - back on the dance floor, fishing, and with their new dog Dolly!
Please continue to pray and send positive thoughts their way.
--With Justine's permission, this GoFundMe was created on their behalf by Alison DeFrancisco, Kevin Stemple, and Joslyn Stemple.
On Saturday, January 26th, Bourke was hit by a car while riding a motorcycle in the Dominican Republic. He was there to complete his first marine survey which he had just completed school for in December. He was rushed to an ER where a CT scan was performed, and was immediately taken into surgery to alleviate the swelling on his brain. The surgery was successful in decreasing the swelling, but the neurosurgeon discovered he also suffered from a fractured skull. Bourke’s doctors decided it was best to keep him sedated for several days to allow his brain to heal. Justine flew down immediately when she received word of the accident, and she has been by his side since. He will be in ICU for a minimum of 72 hours and then another 3 days before they will consider medically evacuating him to the US.
Justine and Bourke are both self-employed with basic insurance. An accident in a foreign country is going to have extra expenses, not covered with their insurance. With your help and donation we are simply trying to alleviate some of the financial burden that comes with such a stressful situation. The medical evacuation alone is $20,000.
We all know that Justine & Bourke make an incredible team and have made such a positive impact in so many lives! Let's show them all the ways they have touched our lives. Anything you can contribute will help. Let's get Bourke home - back on the dance floor, fishing, and with their new dog Dolly!
Please continue to pray and send positive thoughts their way.
--With Justine's permission, this GoFundMe was created on their behalf by Alison DeFrancisco, Kevin Stemple, and Joslyn Stemple.
Organizer and beneficiary
Alison DeFrancisco
Organizer
Daytona Beach, FL
Justine Stemple Cannon
Beneficiary
