Brianne Needs Your Help

On Nov 26, 2016, Brianne suffered a life changing automobile accident that left her a quadriplegic. She has no use of her legs and limited use of her arms and hands. After 32 days in the ICU, six weeks at Kessler Rehabilitation Hospital, and four more weeks at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital, Brianne is now entering outpatient therapy. She has made significant progress, but has a long road ahead of her. Fortunately, Brianne still has her same outgoing and contagious personality. In spite of her many challenges she has shown amazing courage, and unrelenting spirit and determination to achieve all she possibly can.

As you can imagine, there are many things that Brianne needs that are not covered by insurance. Home modifications are necessary to make her living space wheelchair accessible. Continued outpatient therapy will likely require private pay. In order to decrease muscular atrophy, improve local circulation, increase range of motion, and decrease spasticity, Brianne will also require a “bike” to exercise her arms and legs while sitting in her wheelchair. This bike electrically stimulates the muscles in the arms and legs. The anticipated cost for the “bike” alone is approximately $25,000. This presents a challenge that Brianne and her family cannot meet alone.