Prayers and Support for Ryan
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On December 17, 2016, after a freezing rain the night before left everything covered in ice, Ryan was hit by a large limb when it fell from a tree as he was walking with his mom just outside their home.
Ryan had stopped to take a picture of the tree with it's ice covered limbs (typical of him to notice the beauty around him), and because he had stopped he was just a few steps behind his mom and unfortunately in the wrong place at the wrong time. The limb was so large and heavy that Ryan suffered severe head and neck trauma. He stopped breathing and had to be revived by his mom as his family waited for paramedics. Ryan was transported to one hospital, only to be told they could not handle the extent of his injuries and he would need to be moved to Johns Hopkins Hospital. Once at Johns Hopkins, Ryan's family learned that he had massive brain bleeding, extensive swelling of the brain and a broken neck. Initially doctors thought the brain swelling would remain undercontrol. However, within hours Ryan had to be rushed into surgery. He underwent a 3 hour brain surgery to stop the bleeding and in order to have a portion of his skull removed to relieve the pressure from his swelling brain. Ryan has been placed into a medically-induced paralysis in order to protect his neck and spinal cord while the doctors work to keep him stable from his brain injury. Within the next day or so he will be placed into a medically induced coma for possibly 5 days to give his brain a chance to heal. Right now it is a waiting game to see when he will be brought out of the coma, and to see if he will regain consciousness. Only then can doctors begin to determine the extent of his brain damage and whether or not he will be paralyzed from the neck injury.
Ryan's family is in dire need of funds to pay for this long and heart-wrenching journey. Family and friends are all praying he will wake up and that he will not be paralyzed. But even then, he will require months of inpatient rehabiliation and the medical bills will continue to mount for this family. Ryan's mom will not be able to continue working while Ryan is recovering and in rehab. Their lives are forever altered.
Some of you may know Ryan and his family personally, some of you may not. Let me assure you that this is a family you will want to help. They are kind, generous and giving in every thing they do. Ryan is the most upbeat, positive person I have ever met. He is wise and compassionate beyond his years, and he would do anything to help someone in need.
Ryan's family has one job.....to be there for Ryan and see him to recovery. They should not have to worry and stress over how they will pay for the medical expenses and contiue to pay their bills. All funds will go directly to Judy Lapinski, Ryan's mom.
Thank you for taking the time to ready Ryan's story. Please help in any way you can. No amount is too small. Your prayers and well wishes for a fast and full receovery are welcome as well.
Sincerely,
Robyn
Ryan had stopped to take a picture of the tree with it's ice covered limbs (typical of him to notice the beauty around him), and because he had stopped he was just a few steps behind his mom and unfortunately in the wrong place at the wrong time. The limb was so large and heavy that Ryan suffered severe head and neck trauma. He stopped breathing and had to be revived by his mom as his family waited for paramedics. Ryan was transported to one hospital, only to be told they could not handle the extent of his injuries and he would need to be moved to Johns Hopkins Hospital. Once at Johns Hopkins, Ryan's family learned that he had massive brain bleeding, extensive swelling of the brain and a broken neck. Initially doctors thought the brain swelling would remain undercontrol. However, within hours Ryan had to be rushed into surgery. He underwent a 3 hour brain surgery to stop the bleeding and in order to have a portion of his skull removed to relieve the pressure from his swelling brain. Ryan has been placed into a medically-induced paralysis in order to protect his neck and spinal cord while the doctors work to keep him stable from his brain injury. Within the next day or so he will be placed into a medically induced coma for possibly 5 days to give his brain a chance to heal. Right now it is a waiting game to see when he will be brought out of the coma, and to see if he will regain consciousness. Only then can doctors begin to determine the extent of his brain damage and whether or not he will be paralyzed from the neck injury.
Ryan's family is in dire need of funds to pay for this long and heart-wrenching journey. Family and friends are all praying he will wake up and that he will not be paralyzed. But even then, he will require months of inpatient rehabiliation and the medical bills will continue to mount for this family. Ryan's mom will not be able to continue working while Ryan is recovering and in rehab. Their lives are forever altered.
Some of you may know Ryan and his family personally, some of you may not. Let me assure you that this is a family you will want to help. They are kind, generous and giving in every thing they do. Ryan is the most upbeat, positive person I have ever met. He is wise and compassionate beyond his years, and he would do anything to help someone in need.
Ryan's family has one job.....to be there for Ryan and see him to recovery. They should not have to worry and stress over how they will pay for the medical expenses and contiue to pay their bills. All funds will go directly to Judy Lapinski, Ryan's mom.
Thank you for taking the time to ready Ryan's story. Please help in any way you can. No amount is too small. Your prayers and well wishes for a fast and full receovery are welcome as well.
Sincerely,
Robyn
Organizer and beneficiary
Robyn Jarensky McGregor
Organizer
Mays Chapel, MD
Judy Lapinski
Beneficiary
