A Strong Spine ensures a Strong Future!

Our mom and devoted wife, Diane, suffered a severe spinal cord injury on Apr 11, 2023, which caused paralysis from her waist down. On April 7, she was rushed to the emergency room with severe back pain, where they found three lesions on her spine. While waiting for test results, she suffered a spinal hemorrhage and went through two- 12-13 hour emergency surgeries to relieve pressure and to stop and prevent any further bleeding on her spine. She has been stable ever since, and we are so beyond grateful. However, Mom now has an extremely long road ahead of her, due to having no sensation or movement in her legs. She is currently in a medical rehab unit, where she receives a total of three hours of therapy (Physical & Occupational) each day. She is going to need a wheelchair and several other pieces of medical equipment when she comes home to aid in transferring, walking, transportation etc. safely and efficiently. Our plan is to have Diane, eventually attend a very intensive physical therapy program here in Buffalo! It is unfortunately not covered by any insurance, so these funds will help to pay for her future endeavors there, as well as any other medical expenses.

Those of you who know Diane, know she is extremely determined and motivated to fight and walk again. She is such a pleasure to be around and will brighten anyone’s day! She continues to craft and enjoy her favorite hobbies even while fighting each day to grow stronger at rehab.