Elijah Powell

Glen Burnie, MD

Mid-Atlantic Catastrophic Injury Fund

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WHATEVER IT TAKES for Elijah Powell

On May 19, 2020, Elijah Powell was a passenger in a serious car accident.

As a result, Elijah suffered a severe spinal cord injury as well as a significant brain injury, collapsed lung, fractured wrist. After over a month in ICU at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Elijah will transfer to Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital for intensive inpatient rehabilitation. He has made significant improvement, but will require a great deal of support moving forward.

Elijah is a special individual and means so much to his friends, family, and community. Those who meet Elijah are immediately drawn to him. At the young age of 18, Elijah is a shining light, and has an infectious smile that warms a room. He is kind and generously shares his time and talents to help others.

Before the accident, Elijah lived a full and active life. His favorite things to do were skateboarding, spending time with his girlfriend and friends, and, did I mention, SKATEBOARDING. He went to Evening High School while working full time at Fieldstone Animal Inn. As long as I can remember, Elijah had a gentle way with and love for animals, and he was a standout employee because of that. This spring, Elijah decided to focus on getting his diploma full time, and he resigned from his position. He returned to Old Mill High School to get his last few credits, and he was scheduled to graduate in 2020 with a plan to enlist in the United States Coast Guard.

Our mission is to raise funds for Elijah to have a complete and full life, regardless of the outcome of his recovery. WHATEVER IT TAKES!

Elijah has a long way to go and there are so many unknowns – mainly the cost of his care. For now, there are two costs we are sure about:

#1 – $45,000
Elijah will need “The Freedom Bed” which is ideal for Spinal Cord recovery. You can check it out at www.pro-bed.com. (If the link doesn’t work, type it into your browser bar.)

#2 – $50,000 – $75,000
Elijah will need a wheelchair accessible vehicle. After he returns home, he will need transportation for outpatient therapy and ongoing care.

Our goal is to raise $250,000. We need your help. Every donation matters, whatever the amount. Please also consider a monthly recurring donation, or checking to see if your employer will match your gift.

Please share Elijah’s story with your friends, family, churches, businesses, etc. Thank you in advance for your support!
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April 7, 2025

Since September, 2024, Elijah has been working hard in PT and OT at Kennedy Krieger's outpatient Spinal Cord program. He recently participated in an adaptive mountain biking event. He was able to test an awesome off-road hand cycle and loved it. There are a few small grants in the works, but all of them combined don't cover a fraction of the cost. Thank you for your donations. Stay tuned for a fundraising event this summer.

March 25, 2024

In July, 2023 Elijah's pressure wound healed after almost 2 years, 3 surgeries and months in the hospital. Due to being on bed rest, he lost a lot of strength and flexibility. Our present goal is to help Elijah get stronger and more healthy. He's had a hard time getting motivated after such a setback.

We were raising funds to get to NextStepOrlando for rehab, but want to shift gears to help Elijah get a little stronger first. We're raising funds toward a custom all-terrain bike. (starting with a Facebook auction) The bike will make PT fun and may give him a little of that feeling of going fast like he used to when he jumped on that skateboard.

Once his wound healed, Elijah said he wanted to get in the ocean. So he did, in an inflatable boat. He rode 3 waves into the shore, and got dumped out of the boat once. He had an amazing time, and so did everyone at the beach watching him. Check out his smile in the campaign album. The surf was so rough that day, and I wished we had someone a few feet taller to take Elijah out past the breaking surf. With that said, I will still drag him out into the ocean as many times as I can stand if given the chance again. The joy on his face that day was worth it.

Elijah deserves a full life. Please contribute to this campaign, and Elijah's quality of life. Consider a recurring gift.

Thank you all.

June 15, 2023

Life has been a rollercoaster since Elijah came home from the hospital on his 19th birthday, September 25th, 2020. The early days of recovery were extremely difficult. Elijah worked hard to gain strength and flexibility doing Physical therapy at The University of Maryland and exercising at home. He graduated High School in 2021, in spite of all of the challenges he faced.

In May 2021, we spent a month in Florida and Elijah attended Next Step Orlando, an amazing outpatient activity based rehabilitation program. On his first day at Next Step he did 4 pullups, and the last day there he was able to do more than 40.

In October 2021, Elijah developed a pressure wound and had the first of three surgeries to heal it. He has spent most of his time on bed rest since then. The last surgery was done in March 2023, when they discovered osteomyelitis (an infection in his bone). He spent several weeks in the hospital treating the infection and has been doing everything he can to heal since then.

During all of this time on bed rest, he lost a lot of strength and flexibility. The pressure wound is almost fully healed, and Elijah is looking forward to getting back to Physical therapy.

We are fundraising now for a trip to Next Step. Therapy sessions are $100/hr, and unfortunately, they aren’t covered by insurance.

Thank you for the love and support we have received over these last few years.

Please consider a donation toward Elijah's therapy at Next Step Orlando. Thank you

August 29, 2020

So many positive things have happened since my last update. Elijah is getting stronger every day. He is breathing, eating, speaking all in his own. The trach has been removed!!! Elijah has a long way to go for his physical recovery but he is in good spirits and is ready to fight to regain his abilities.

We anticipate he will be at Mount Washingtonl for about 3 more weeks and then hopefully off to QLI in Nebraska.

So far your donations have provided the materials for a wheelchair ramp into the home, a roll in shower, and a shower chair for Elijah. we are extremely grateful

We have a long way to go to reach the goal of $250,000, Please donate if you can, and share with your network. We appreciate it

July 17, 2020

Yesterday marks two weeks at Mt. Washington Pediatric hospital and positive things are happening for Elijah. He is gaining strength and weight. He is breathing room air now and his lungs are looking strong. His trach was downsized, and he will begin trials with capping it next week. We are hopeful it will be removed before he comes home.

With the help of the awesome speech therapy team he is talking!!!!!! He had swallow tests and did very well. I was able to take soft food to him the last two days. They still have him on low stimulation because of his brain injury. He gets headaches and dizzy with too much activity.

Elijah has a long way to go, but he is looking better each day. They estimated the length of his stay between 8 to 12 weeks. I have applied to a Non-profit in Nebraska that specializes in spinal cord injuries for continued recovery beyond the pediatric hospital. Please say a little prayer for his next step.

July 2, 2020

Thanks everyone for your donations and LOVE. Donations take a few days to show up. But I see your messages of support. #ElijahStrong

March 25, 2024

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April 9, 2024

Elijah keep up the fight. Your life might look a little different and your dreams may have changed but you are still here. Find your purpose and run with it. Sending all my love and admiration your way. You are one tough young man!

Lisa Leto

December 1, 2020

Please continue to support Elijah and Ammie!

Debbie Staigerwald

November 14, 2020

God bless you

Cam Ailiff

November 2, 2020

This is a wonderful way to help my Great-Nephew Elijah. He is a very dear child.

Ruth Massimini

October 23, 2020

Sending positive vibes...

Tyrone Mathewson

October 22, 2020

I Love You Annie, Give Elijah My Love.
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Shawn Sharpe

August 31, 2020

God bless and revive you Elijah.

Anonymous

August 26, 2020

You got this!!! Sending you much love from Texas

Crystal Moubray

August 24, 2020

We will continue to believe Gods healing for Elijah!!!

Stanford and Connie Spencer

August 21, 2020

Keep it positive brother. You gonna get thru this ✊

Mike Duffy

August 18, 2020

My hope is that Elijah is on the road to a full recovery and that this small gift may, in some way, help.

Paul Bilenki

August 17, 2020

I’m a friend of Amanda’s. Just wanted you to know that your son and your family are in my thoughts. I cannot imagine facing something like this during such uncertain times. Praying for a fast recovery!

Cleo Driscoll

August 16, 2020

Ammie, I wish I could give more to help you and your boy. I would give you the moon and the stars if I could! Please know I think of you both every day. I pray he comes home to you soon and that he is healed best he can be. I know he’s in the best of hands, getting the best care, and I can’t help but think my mom is watching over him as well. Sending lots of love. Amanda, Claude and Gabby

Amanda Bilenki

August 16, 2020

Keep the faith Elijah!

Katy McGuire

August 12, 2020

Sending positive vibes

Lori DePietro Standen

August 11, 2020

Keep fighting! God is with you!

Debbie Staigerwald

August 7, 2020

I love yall!!! Sending positive healing light yalls way!

Sabrina Bair

August 6, 2020

Aimee. We think of you and Elijah every day. All our thoughts and prayers are with you!

Kimberly Becker

August 5, 2020

Stay strong! Sending Prayers - JoAnn & Rod <3

JoAnn Howell

August 4, 2020

Keep your spirits high!

courtney colton

August 3, 2020

Stay strong!!!

Katherine Lipinski

July 22, 2020

We are here for you #elijahstrong

christine dipietro

July 17, 2020

Expecting Miracles Only!

Joseph Anastasio

July 17, 2020

We are covering you in prayers for healing, Elijah!! You've got this!

Donna Stranz-Zimmerman

July 10, 2020

Joy,
Well wishes for your grandson. Thanks for the opportunity to reach out and help.

Peace and Love,
Cyn❤

Cynthia Washington

Amber Gazarek

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