Donovan's Medical/ Recovery Fund
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On April 10, 2016 our family's world was turned upside down. My son Donovan and I heard a crash outside. We went to see if we could assist or if anyone was hurt. We met a lady who had ran into a trash compactor that another driver dropped in the roadway. We decided to stay with her and her family until the police arrived to take her report. We were standing in a driveway when out of nowhere an impaired driver, who was driving at excessive speeds, ran off the roadway and struck all six of us. Donovan was thrown over 50 feet before landing in the ditch.
Tragically, two little boys lost their lives that horrible night and Donovan and two other people were rushed to the hospital. Donovan was in critical condition in ICU for several days with bleeding and swelling in his brain, a fractured skull, bleeding of his duodenum, a concussion, facial fractures, a fractured femur, skin lacerations, and multiple abrasions. After the bleeding in his brain and duodenum stopped, he had to have surgery on his knee. Doctors placed two screws in his knee and he remained in the hospital for several more days.
Donovan is a 15 year old who is passionate about soccer. He knows he will have extensive rehabilitation and multiple follow-up visits with all the different doctors before he will find out when he can play soccer again.
We thank God that he did not take Donovan that night. He has a long, hard road ahead of him, but he is a very strong willed and determined young man. We appreciate all the love, support, and prayers during these trying times.
Tragically, two little boys lost their lives that horrible night and Donovan and two other people were rushed to the hospital. Donovan was in critical condition in ICU for several days with bleeding and swelling in his brain, a fractured skull, bleeding of his duodenum, a concussion, facial fractures, a fractured femur, skin lacerations, and multiple abrasions. After the bleeding in his brain and duodenum stopped, he had to have surgery on his knee. Doctors placed two screws in his knee and he remained in the hospital for several more days.
Donovan is a 15 year old who is passionate about soccer. He knows he will have extensive rehabilitation and multiple follow-up visits with all the different doctors before he will find out when he can play soccer again.
We thank God that he did not take Donovan that night. He has a long, hard road ahead of him, but he is a very strong willed and determined young man. We appreciate all the love, support, and prayers during these trying times.
Organizer
Michelle Smith Alipio
Organizer
Denham Springs, LA