Kevin Dusablon

On August 15, 2015 Kevin Dusablon’s life changed forever following a serious car accident that left him paralyzed from the shoulders down. Kevin was diagnosed with quadriplegia, having sustained damage to the C4 vertebrae of his spine. Kevin (20) attended the University of New Hampshire and is the oldest of Dineen and Steven Dusablon’s three children.

After three weeks at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, including two surgeries, Kevin was transferred to Spaulding Rehabilitation in Charlestown. He has received excellent care and could be heading home as soon as late November. Kevin is in good spirits, working hard every day despite ongoing challenges and is determined to make as much progress as possible. He is very driven to gain independence and live a long and full life.

His mother Dineen says, “Kevin has been in great spirits, just not what I was expecting from someone who woke up in his situation. He has me going on social media with him each day so he can stay connected with friends. (For those of you who know me well, you know Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat are not my thing.)” His parents marvel at his perseverance even on the toughest days.

Kevin’s care involves significant and ongoing costs. Even with insurance there are many expenses that are not covered and must be paid out of pocket. Some of these are home modifications, an accessible vehicle, additional rehabilitation, and adaptive equipment such as assistive technologies to help him use a computer and to control the lights, thermostat, and TV with voice commands. These are just some of the basic essentials that will support Kevin’s physical health and emotional wellbeing, allowing him to live as independently as possible.

A fundraising campaign in Kevin’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 Northeast Spinal Cord Injury Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for injury-related expenses only.

To make a tax-deductible donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the Donate Now button.

On behalf of Kevin, Dineen, Steven and their families, thank you for your support and generosity. Please keep an eye on Kevin’ webpage for ongoing updates and future fundraisers.

Friends of the Dusablon Family