Carson Nisley

As many of you know, in September 2014 Carson, age 24, was in what he calls a “life halting” motorcycle accident. He suffered
a T3, T4 spinal cord injury which left him paralyzed from the chest down. Carson also sustained serious injuries to his heart and brain, and had many broken bones. Carson came very close to dying; but persevered through multiple complications and setbacks.

Carson spent 10 ½ long months in various hospitals. Thankfully, most of these hospitalizations were covered through our health insurance. But even with insurance, Carson will have many uninsured injury-related expenses such as: home modifications, the cost of an accessible van, rehab therapy not covered by insurance and the durable equipment to maintain this therapy, along with a companion service dog. The CDC estimates that an individual living with a spinal cord injury will have between $500,000 and $3 million dollars in lifetime out-of-pocket expenses. During the many months since Carson’s accident, many friends and family members have asked “is there is anything we can do…?” This is where you can help.

To help offset such expenses, a fundraising campaign in Carson’s honor has been established with HelpHOPELive, a trusted nonprofit organization that has been providing community-based fundraising guidance to patients and their families for more than 30 years. All donations are tax-deductible, are held by HelpHOPELive in the Southwest Spinal Cord Injury Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for injury-related expenses only. If you would like to make a contribution please click the DONATE NOW button.

Carson is hopeful for his future and is thankful to be alive and to still have the use of his arms. He’ll be pursuing his passions and furthering his education in science and horticulture.

Your concern and prayers have sustained us, and should any of you wish to donate Carson’s campaign, we will greatly appreciate your help. Together, we can make a difference for Carson.

Sincerely,

Julie Nisley