A friend in need
Donation protected
As of now, the story is being shared in two groups. If we gain momentum I will ask our friend permission to share her story publicly.
EDIT: WRITTEN BY OUR FRIEND, JOANNA
At 11:30 pm on Friday, September 29th, our world was turned upside down when a police officer knocked on our door and said that Justyce, my rock, my best friend, my light in the darkness, my baby boy, had been in a car accident, was unconscious and was en route to the hospital. I got to the hospital only to learn that he had a head injury and was being airlifted to the hospital in the city where they were better equipped to take care of him. My beautiful 18 year old boy, with a smile that lights up every room he enters, is currently in a coma with bleeding and swelling on the brain. The doctors are confident that he WILL wake up, they’re just not sure when, and it will be a long road to recovery once he does. We’re looking at at least 6-8 months of recovery efforts including physical and likely occupational and cognitive therapy as well. This GoFundMe was put together for us by some wonderful friends of mine, without whom I don’t know how I would have gotten through the last few years, let alone this most trying time in any mother’s life. I keep trying to find the words to express just how much this, and they, mean to me, but nothing seems powerful enough. I love you guys. I am blown away by everything you have done, and by everyone who’s donated. To know that so many people are pulling for my kiddo is the best gift a mother could ever get. If you are unable to donate, you can help by saying a little prayer for my Justyce, and if you have kids of your own, give them an extra squeeze tonight, and every night.
EDIT: WRITTEN BY OUR FRIEND, JOANNA
At 11:30 pm on Friday, September 29th, our world was turned upside down when a police officer knocked on our door and said that Justyce, my rock, my best friend, my light in the darkness, my baby boy, had been in a car accident, was unconscious and was en route to the hospital. I got to the hospital only to learn that he had a head injury and was being airlifted to the hospital in the city where they were better equipped to take care of him. My beautiful 18 year old boy, with a smile that lights up every room he enters, is currently in a coma with bleeding and swelling on the brain. The doctors are confident that he WILL wake up, they’re just not sure when, and it will be a long road to recovery once he does. We’re looking at at least 6-8 months of recovery efforts including physical and likely occupational and cognitive therapy as well. This GoFundMe was put together for us by some wonderful friends of mine, without whom I don’t know how I would have gotten through the last few years, let alone this most trying time in any mother’s life. I keep trying to find the words to express just how much this, and they, mean to me, but nothing seems powerful enough. I love you guys. I am blown away by everything you have done, and by everyone who’s donated. To know that so many people are pulling for my kiddo is the best gift a mother could ever get. If you are unable to donate, you can help by saying a little prayer for my Justyce, and if you have kids of your own, give them an extra squeeze tonight, and every night.
Organizer and beneficiary
Lizzy Borden
Organizer
Beverly Hills, CA
Joanna Brazier
Beneficiary
