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B2G

(9,766 posts) Thu Aug 6, 2015, 12:37 PM Aug 2015

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A dear family friend has asked me to post this

Last edited Thu Aug 6, 2015, 01:50 PM - Edit history (1)

to any sites that might be able to help.

Her nephew was injured in a diving accident last week and is permanently paralyzed from the neck down. He is just 17 and mom is a single parent to 3 teenage boys who gets no support from her ex. The bills are going to be mind boggling.

I know DUers are a generous bunch. Even the smallest amount helps and if you could share his link or suggest organizations that might be able to provide some assistance, that would be amazing.

Thanks so much.

http://www.gofundme.com/garrettsrehab

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A dear family friend has asked me to post this (Original Post) B2G Aug 2015 OP

Tell her to speak to the Hopital Patient Advocate. They can be a big help. Lochloosa Aug 2015 #1

Thank you so much! B2G Aug 2015 #3

Also contact a lawyer Hoppy Aug 2015 #2

I don't have many details, but B2G Aug 2015 #4

Oh god. That is absolutely horrible. I'm so sorry. Arugula Latte Aug 2015 #5

Thanks...it's been horrific for them. nt B2G Aug 2015 #6

Kick. progressoid Aug 2015 #7

Lochloosa

(16,065 posts)

1. Tell her to speak to the Hopital Patient Advocate. They can be a big help.

Reply to B2G (Original post)

Thu Aug 6, 2015, 12:51 PM

Aug 2015

http://aphablog.com/2010/07/04/what-does-a-patient-advocate-do/

B2G

(9,766 posts)

3. Thank you so much!

Reply to Lochloosa (Reply #1)

Thu Aug 6, 2015, 01:08 PM

Aug 2015

I will pass this along to her.

Hoppy

(3,595 posts)

2. Also contact a lawyer

Reply to B2G (Original post)

Thu Aug 6, 2015, 12:58 PM

Aug 2015

B2G

(9,766 posts)

4. I don't have many details, but

Reply to Hoppy (Reply #2)

Thu Aug 6, 2015, 01:08 PM

Aug 2015

my understanding is that they have. Thanks!

Arugula Latte

(50,566 posts)

5. Oh god. That is absolutely horrible. I'm so sorry.

Reply to B2G (Original post)

Thu Aug 6, 2015, 01:38 PM

Aug 2015

B2G

(9,766 posts)

6. Thanks...it's been horrific for them. nt

Reply to Arugula Latte (Reply #5)

Thu Aug 6, 2015, 01:50 PM

Aug 2015

progressoid

(49,991 posts)

7. Kick.

Reply to B2G (Original post)

Thu Aug 6, 2015, 04:25 PM

Aug 2015

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