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On December 24th, 15-year-old Braxton was involved in a serious dirt bike accident. He was airlifted to the pediatric ICU where he spent 25 days. Braxton has suffered two broken femurs, broken facial bones, a pseudoaneurysm, and a traumatic brain injury. He has undergone several surgeries and is currently at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia for rehabilitation He is expected to remain there for several months. Despite the uncertainty, everyone remains optimistic and hopeful.
Unfortunately, this will be a long road to recovery for Braxton and his family. Jennifer will be unable to work while tending to Braxton and Ryan will be providing emotional support for their other son, Dane. It’s unfair for them to carry the financial burden during this difficult time. As their loved ones, it’s our duty to help them through this challenging period. As the saying goes, it takes an army, and we must all come together to support Braxton and his family.
Family and friends of Braxton Bachand are raising money for the nonprofit Help Hope Live to fund uninsured medical expenses associated with Catastrophic Injury.
Braxton has chosen to fundraise for Help Hope Live in part because Help Hope Live assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and tax deductibility for contributors. Contributors can be sure donations will be used to pay or reimburse medical and related expenses. To make a tax-deductible donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the Give button.
For more information, please contact Help Hope Live at 800.642.8399.
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Braxton is an adventurous young man with tons of love for his friends and family. As you can tell from these pictures, he is one of those kids that lives life to the fullest. He loves the outdoors, riding, surfing, fishing, and spending time with his friends and family.
On December 24th, Braxton was involved in a serious dirt bike accident. He was airlifted to the pediatric ICU. Braxton was on life support, and it was unknown if he would regain consciousness let alone survive his injuries. He spent 25 days in ICU and had numerous surgeries, several broken bones including both femurs, brain surgery due to a pseudoaneurysm, collapsed lung, and a severe traumatic brain injury. As if that wasn’t enough, Braxton also battled pneumonia, a blood clot, infections in his bloodstream and received blood transfusions. On January 19th, Braxton was in a minimally conscious state and flown to Shepherd Center in Atlanta, one of the best neurorehabilitation centers in the U.S.
The first goal at Shepherd Center was to get Braxton to regain consciousness. On January 30th, he was deemed clinically emerged, in other words, could stay at Shepherd Center and start neurorehabilitation. Braxton’s family felt a little bit of relief that he could stay at Shepherd Center and give him the best chance at recovery. He had physical, occupational and speech therapy six days a week. Rehabilitation was a grueling, and uphill battle. He had several setbacks including another collapsed lung. Braxton learned how to walk, talk, and eat all over again. While his family was so grateful that Braxton was progressing, it was still unknown if Braxton would remember who they were or had the same personality. During an occupational therapy session on February 22nd, Braxton started spontaneously reading words around the room out loud. He read his therapist’s name badge, and random medical signs hanging on the walls. Then Braxton asked “Is this real?” To which his therapist replied “Yes, this is real.” Braxton then said “That’s tragic.” Which was a line Braxton said all the time before the accident. Braxton then turned towards Jennifer and said “My mom.” With tears running down Jennifer’s face, she knew that her son was back.
Braxton was discharged from inpatient rehabilitation at the Shepherd Center hospital on March 12th. Braxton and Jennifer are still in Atlanta doing outpatient therapy at Shepherd Pathways. As hard as it was to continue to keep the family apart, Ryan and Jennifer decided it was best for Braxton and Jennifer to stay in Atlanta for outpatient therapy to give him the best chance for recovery.
From day one, Braxton’s doctors told his family that this would be a marathon, not a sprint. A roller coaster filled with ups and downs. Braxton’s recovery has and will continue to be a long and arduous journey. One thing is for certain, Braxton has never given up. Even on his toughest days, he powers through the pain and frustration and gives 100% in rehabilitation. He knows that God has a plan for him and continues to stay positive throughout his recovery..
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Play money charter fishing
Christina Riggs
Yacht raffle
Tina Haynes
Please enter me in the Yacht raffle (3 tickets) Thank you.
Giselle Taylor
Belle Blu Boutique is honored to be a sponsor for Braxton’s Army Cornhole Fundraiser!
Myrissa Curry
Katie Mermaid Yoga is proud to sponsor this event in support of Braxton and his family!
Katie Page
Donation 3 tickets towards charter fishing raffle. Thanks!
Karen Trimble
Stay strong and keep believing! Love & prayers, The Burgess Family
Julie Burgess
Sponsorship for the Cornhole Tournament, made by Calming Waves Yoga with Courtney Dennis
Sending all the good, healing vibes to Braxton and his family! Our community loves you and can’t wait for Braxton to come home❤️
Courtney Dennis
Young man, I knew your great great grandparents and loved them as if they were my own grandparents. They had so many things that could have made them give up but the never did. I asked Opal one day, how do you dot it, she replied, "Dolly, we just take it one day at a time." I have never forgotten her voice saying thise words. You have got it in your DNA to fight. So to ever needs to hear it, I will repeat, "One day at a time." And great great Grandpa Duane Sr. would say "GD" be more careful next time!! And he would say that with love and probably a tear in his eye.
Sandra Burgers
May God keep you strong & heal you to your highest good in Jesus’ name Amen
Diane Renna
Continuing to praise God for the progress Braxton is making and the amazing care he is getting from family, friends, and his medical care team! Go Braxton!
Bridget Leiviska
Prayers are continual.
Sylvia Waterston
The Simpsons are cheering you on all the way from Hampstead. One day at a time. You got this!
Jason, Tifni, Parker, & Mallory Simpson
We have been praying for you!
Ellen Vogler
Much love from your neighbors - screenmobile of Wilmington
The chess family
Sara Chess
Continued prayers!
Scott Family
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Braxton A Bachand / Braxton's Army
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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