Sri Valarino, 59, is a devoted father, husband and friend. A graduate of UC Irvine, Sri has been a long-time supporter of his local community. Many people have benefited from his unflagging participation with youth teams and athletic and cultural programs. Sri has always enjoyed sports, dancing and the company of his family and good friends.

May 9, 2017

Dear Family and Friends,

Time has gone so quickly for all of us, it’s hard to believe that March 13, 2017, just 2 months ago, was the 8-year anniversary of Sri’s skiing accident and stroke. So much has happened since then and in the 7 years since Sri’s Fundraiser in 2010.

You have all helped Sri beat so many odds with all of your support! Your contributions of funds, time, meals, prayers before, during the fundraiser and continuing long after have not only kept him out of a nursing home but provided opportunities for therapies, care, healing and recovery most others in his situation would not have.

Sri has recovered his speech and some arm and hand function, and can use his computer, phone and all remote controls without aids. He is strong enough to support his own weight and can walk 50 feet with a walker and a little help. He is even able to work a few hours a week remotely for the company where he was CIO before the accident.

There have been more surgeries, therapies, equipment and vehicle changes as Sri’s condition has evolved and improved. We also have moved a few times to accommodate those changes. We are now in an apartment across the street from the Aliso Viejo Town Center in Aliso Viejo, so that Sri has the opportunity to be more independent. Because we are right next to grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, shops and the movie theater, it has made it much easier for both of us to get out and about without a car.

“Out and about” has also been facilitated greatly by the high-tech standing wheelchair we finally were able to obtain from Medicare for Sri after over a year. The goal remains for him to continue to explore his boundaries (and turn heads!) by speeding along in his new ride! (Benefits of the chair: http://f5corpus.permobil.com/more-rehab/)

Therapy is an ongoing and pressing priority for us, although funding the sessions has become increasingly difficult. To keep strength, core muscles and balance, Sri is planning on more swim/water therapy in Irvine (http://www.inmotionoc.com/physical-therapy/aquatic-therapy/), continuing hippotherapy therapeutic riding at the Shea Center (http://www.sheacenter.org/therapeutic-riding.php), physical/gait therapy at Strides Functional Fitness (http://www.stridessci.com), both in San Juan Capistrano and self guided workouts at The Goodwill Disability Center in Santa Ana (http://www.ocgoodwill-fitnesscenter.org). We’d like to keep as many of these therapies going but affordability is an issue.

Challenges of course remain, as we constantly find and keep ways to help Sri continue to heal and be as independent as possible. To date, all your help and our own resources have lasted these 7 years and brought Sri a very long way to the amazing recovery many of his medical team didn't think would ever be possible! To keep all his gains and continue his recovery you can support Sri on this Help Hope Live website. At the same time we are continuing to research any other benefits Sri may qualify for and reorganizing our own resources as much as possible. Help is needed with specific items such as contributions toward the non-insurance covered patient portion $15,000 cost of the standing wheelchair, for continuing therapy sessions, and for caregivers.

All donations to Help Hope Live are tax deductible, IRS accountable, and will go directly to the medical providers.

Please sign the guest book when you have time…we’d love to hear from you. We are blessed to have a close family and so many friends!

A huge thank you for being in our lives!

Check out the few photos and videos, more recent ones will be added soon!

May 9, 2017

May 9, 2017