John Stevenson

Hi, our names are Gail and Mike and we are fundraising for John Stevenson.

One of our good friends John fell ill October 29th. Six weeks ago, John had gotten an odd rash on his arms, and below his waist down. The doctor did a biopsy of the rash. After a week or so, John started to lose strength in his hands and legs and John fell a few times at home. Finally he went to the ER. Then John was admitted to Butler Hospital so testing could be done. He was at Butler Hospital for a week, where he was diagnosed with Small Vessel Vasculitis. John wasn't getting treated for his diagnosis at Butler Hospital. Butler Hospital then transferred him to Encompass Health rehabilitation. Encompass tried physical therapy, but John wasn't strong enough for therapy. After 2 days at Encompass Health Rehab, John and his doctor did not think rehab was a great fit just yet. John was then transferred to AGH in Pittsburgh, where AGH ran more extensive tests and confirmed the Vasculitis along with other findings. AGH is finally treating John. John is regaining some strength back in his hands, feet, and legs. Over a week later John is now back at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Center, to regain some muscle tone back, and to regain the ability to walk again. After rehab John will be going home. This will be a long road to recovery. We are very hopeful.