Brandon Washington

Help Me Recover, Rebuild, and Reunite With My Sons My name is Brandon, and I am asking for help during the most difficult period of my life. For years, I worked in physically demanding trades, leading crews, solving problems, and taking pride in providing for my family. I never imagined that a single car accident would change nearly every aspect of my life. As a result of the accident, I suffered multiple serious injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, whiplash, severe rib injuries, a third-degree burn, and significant damage to my right shoulder that ultimately required surgery to repair a torn labrum and bicep tendon. Since the accident, I have undergone extensive medical treatment and more than 100 physical therapy sessions in an effort to regain my health and ability to work. The physical injuries have been challenging, but the financial and emotional consequences have been just as devastating. Because my injuries limited my ability to perform the work I had built my career around, I fell behind financially while focusing on medical appointments, rehabilitation, and recovery. As my situation worsened, I also fell behind on child support obligations. This has created ongoing legal challenges that I am actively working to resolve through the proper channels. Perhaps the most painful consequence of this experience has been the impact it has had on my relationship with my two sons. Being unable to consistently provide financial support during my recovery has strained my ability to remain involved in their lives the way I want and need to be as a father. Every day, my goal is not only to recover physically but to rebuild stability so I can be fully present for them again. I am not looking for a handout. I am looking for a chance to get back on my feet. Funds raised through this campaign will help cover: • Outstanding medical and rehabilitation expenses • Transportation to medical appointments and therapy • Essential living expenses during recovery • Legal expenses associated with resolving child-support and related court matters • Career transition and job-training costs as I work toward sustainable employment that accommodates my injuries • Basic financial obligations while I rebuild stability I have spent my life working hard and helping others whenever I could. Today, I find myself in the difficult position of needing help myself. Whether you are able to donate or simply share this campaign with others, your support means more than words can express. Every contribution helps me move one step closer to recovery, financial stability, and being the father my sons deserve. Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for any support you can provide. — Brandon