May 21, 2025
Whew, has time flown by! It seems we've been so busy that we barely noticed the last two months slip away. Despite our relative quietness, a significant amount of activity has been taking place in the background! With the Lord's help, we've officially taken on three plans of action, and it's inspiring to see friends achieving things they once thought impossible! CJ is now in therapy and is making incredible strides! He can write and hold a pen again, and he’s doing exceptionally well with his transfers. We even enjoyed our first little date since his injury! A huge thank you to Anthony BeastMode and the #RebelFamily for making that experience possible. If you missed it, you missed out on something special—pictures coming soon! We're also learning and growing our business on top of that! We’ve purchased a new vehicle that still needs some modifications to better accommodate CJ, and I plan to create a wish list for that soon. Now, allow me to share our next big event: May 30th, HOPE IN ACTION! We are encouraging everyone to consider donating, even just a dollar. Last year’s event helped us purchase our 1994 Dodge Ram. This year, we're hoping to raise enough to buy a lift for CJ's chair that attaches to the hitch. CJ would be thrilled if we could find someone to help install a revolving chair or Lambo door on the passenger side to assist him in getting in and out of the vehicle. Please consider contributing to CJ's independence with a tax-deductible donation today at the Great Lakes Catastrophic Injury Fund in honor of Casey Giles. I hope you're all doing well! Best, Mariah Prows CC: Casey Giles
July 15, 2024
Sorry for the long pause we had, We had a death in the family and needless to say things have not been easy. However, we are trying again to back at it. CJ will be getting his stint out in two weeks and next week he has another apt. All this week we have very important meetings that will potentially open up some doors God willing. So honestly just living day to day these days. Waiting for apts., fighting with transportation, attempting to get some fundraising going which mind you not is very hard also without transportation. ( We really need to get a vehicle for Cj) And trying to make some adaptations to the home. All the while waiting for his waiver for the paid caregiving program. Whew did I mention its been a little crazy lately! This is only a smidgen of what we are dealing with on the daily. BUT! Our 5 year old starts school next month!!!!
July 3, 2024
Things have been a bit crazy even a little more than expected, I am doing my best to get back to the regular updates! We will know much more in a couple of weeks once Cj see's the doctor. Keep us in your prayers on the 8th as he goes to get his stone out! Hope all is well and have a safe and blessed fourth of July holiday!
June 23, 2024
Hey yall! How was your week? Sorry we havent been on much, it has been a huge transition home as we are remodeling and starting our own projects here at home. Things are a bit busy and a whole lotta crazy! We are still in need of some items since we have transitioned home and we will be updating our amazon list soon. Until then please continue to share our pages! Summer time is flying us right by and we need your help to spread the word and get Cj a vehicle he is able to travel in! Feel free to message us today and find out how you can help! We also want to say thank you to each and everyone of you whom have donated their hard earned dollar and or their time! We are also in the greater Dayton, Oh area now if anyone has any ideas for future events please shoot us a message! Have a blessed weekend yall!
UPDATE: here is our unofficial wish list, we will continue to make changes as we see fit. Cj has accomplished so much in these last few weeks and is now requiring more skilled therapy equipment and sadly insurance just doesnt pay for everything you would think. Please give him a share and a like if you havent already! We are so ready for the next chapter ahead!
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June 16, 2024
I NEED YOUR HELP!!!!
HELP US CONGRATULATE CJ!!! HE COMPLETED ROUND #2!!!!!!
Sorry we didnt really post yesterday y'all... We came home!!! He has officially graduated round 2 of in patient therapy!!! We are beyond thankful for Encompass Health and everything they have done!!! It's honest a second home at this point!!!! We hate even leaving, it's crazy! But Cj has graduated to a slide board and is now helping 50/50 with his transfers! He has so much more movement in his upper body it's crazy! He is doing so much more I can't even list it all fr!!! I'm beyond proud of him!!! Here are some pics from our stay at the hospital, rehab and his graduation!
YOU CAN HELP CJ GET A VEHICLE!!! If you can't donate at least give us a share.
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June 11, 2024
The joys of the morning!
Shew, this morning has been a rough one. Cj has had a stint in his kidney for a couple weeks now due to a larger stone he is unable to pass. He was supposed to already have it taken out but scheduling isnt working in our favor. So long story short, we woke up this morning and his urine bag was plumb full of blood. The doctors office is taking forever to let us know anything and now we are just sitting here waiting on them to give us our next step. So therapy today is shot but we will get back at it asap.
On a positive note, We had a very important zoom call today! It went great aside from my realizing Im older than dirt ( I still use pen and paper for my datebook). I definitely have a lot to learn!!! Aside from being Cj's sole caregiver I also need to be a business woman and marketing expert as well! Bare with us as we continue to learn and grow together.
June 8, 2024
Round 2 @ Rehab!
Well after months of fighting tooth and nail for Cj to qualify for the rehabilitation he needs, we finally got approved for another two weeks!!!
Cj had to go into surgery again, in order to place a stint in his kidney since he wasn't able to pass the stone. It was very minor and he did great having the stint placed. We go back in a couple weeks to have the stone and stint removed, in hopes that the infections are much less frequent. Luckily because this had to be done we were able to qualify for an additional two weeks at the impatient rehab, which is where I am writing you from today. We have been here about a week so far and Cj is making unbelievable strides! Cj is learning to use a slide board in order to assist with transfers, he is learning to make his new body work for him, he is adapting, he is growing, he is showing us all yet again that he is going to beat this! We truly believe that he will walk again! We have a long way there is no doubt about that and we are still in need of a accessible vehicle but we are striving each day to make the next needed step in the right direction. Cj also is in the process of developing his 5 year plan and planning to continue his dreams of starting his very own organization. We have a long way to go but we want to thank each and everyone of you whom have shared, liked, donated, prayed, helping hang flyers, make merch, reached out, been on our medical team, etc. We couldn't do it without yall!
April 11, 2024
Just wanted to shoot out a little update for everyone. CJ has returned home yet again from another week stay at the hospital over a MDRO UTI. A lot of people have continued to ask why do we need to raise money why doesn't his insurance cover what he needs. So i thought I would briefly explain for what its worth. We would like to get more of a customized bed for CJ one that moves up and down and has two sides to it preferably with temperature change options. We also desperately need a vehicle to get him around in and NO one and I mean NO ONE will cover the entire cost of a vehicle. They may help with accommodations to the vehicle but they will not provide the vehicle itself. Also these grants everyone keeps bringing up, while they are great. not everyone who applies actually gets it. We also have a another month before we can get everything settled with his insurance and stop paying out of pocket for everything. As for now we are paying out of pocket for everything. With that being said keep in mind the thousands it cost to go to rehab if insurance doesn't cover it. We are just very overwhelmed at the moment with the lack of funds for everything CJ needs.
Any who we are home now and doing ok, still awaiting his actually power chair and waiting for everything to switch over the states so we are able to be more independent financially. As of yesterday we also started looking for a place to rent!!! It has been very exciting to home hunt but it is also exhausting trying to find a place that is handicap accessible and affordable. Now days its like you get one or the other you never get both. We are also needing help passing out flyers, donations jars and solicitation packets so if that is something you don't mind to help with please reach out and let us know.
March 17, 2024
Hey yall, Just wanted to stop in and update everyone! We are now back in the greater Cincinnati area again!!! We are so blessed to be back. Some adjustments and a lot of hurry up and wait, since the move but we are doing ok. We are currently awaiting Cj's official custom built wheelchair which should be here any day now. Then following the arrival of his chair we will be doing lots more fundraising and starting to plan some events to raise funds for additional needs. We are looking to move into our own place very soon and also purchase a vehicle so we can get it customized for him as well. There is just so much going on its crazy but I just wanted to hop on and let everyone know WE ARE BACK!!!!
February 1, 2024
Well it's been a while since our last update and we wanted to let everyone know we are still home taking things day by day. We are planning to start some fundraising events very soon so stay tuned. We are currently trying to raise money for a accessible vehicle and more equipment that will help cj gain his independence back.
November 8, 2023
CJ is home! He had some great success in rehab, including using ElectroStim therapy, and was able to move a couple toes on one foot yesterday!
Unfortunately, the trip home came with some unexpected costs, too. We will need to get a lift chair and specialized bed for CJ, as well as the re-occurring costs of personal care items. In an attempt to give him as much independence as possible, we will be purchasing adaptive equipment, and even setting up a computer that is adapted to his abilities.
As our stretch goal, we really need to get a vehicle that can transport CJ and his wheelchair. He can’t wait to be able to spend time with his children!
As we move into the holiday season, please remember CJ, and that a gift to his campaign can improve the lives of his entire family.
October 13, 2023
We are off to Cincinnati, Ohio today!!!! Rehab has been a long time coming yall but today is the day!!! We are almost there
