Christian Stewart's GoFundMe
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It's incredibly sad to have to write this post. And if this is the first you're hearing about this, please understand what the family has been through the last few days.
Christian Stewart was tragically hurt this past Thursday in an unfortunate accident, this is a GoFundMe to raise money for the Stewarts to help them through this time.
If you know Christian, you know how much he lights up the room. He's a terrific kid, a gentle soul, a great athlete, an amazing friend, and a beloved son. Last week he dove into the Bay at the Jersey Shore and nearly drowned. He hit either an object or a shallow floor. Amazingly, a friend's mom and sister, both nurses, were there to get him out of the water and get him breathing again. He was then airlifted to the trauma center in Atlantic City, where they stabilized him.
The most significant injury is that he shattered his C4 vertebrae. He's since had two surgeries to graft the bone. These have been successful.
His right side is strong, his left is less so. He's amazed everyone with his quick progress so far, which allowed his medical team to move the second surgery forward a few days. He's fully alert, has his faculties, and is Christian. The reality is that he has a long road ahead starting later this week when he transfers to a full-time rehab facility.
He faces months of rehab. There are a lot of uncertainties... Villanova among them. He'll get through this, he's young, strong, and determined.
There's been a mantra around here the last few days - "one day at a time". That's how Christian's family is handling each day, and that's also Christian's mentality.
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(One note about this GoFundMe. I decided to set it up after talking to John and Maria. When I would tell friends the story, friends who don't even know Christian, they'd say "send me a link to the GoFundMe when it's up".
100% of these funds will go to support Christian's recovery and rehabilitation.
People want to support Christian, he's such a great person. Please share this with everyone who loves him.)
Christian Stewart was tragically hurt this past Thursday in an unfortunate accident, this is a GoFundMe to raise money for the Stewarts to help them through this time.
If you know Christian, you know how much he lights up the room. He's a terrific kid, a gentle soul, a great athlete, an amazing friend, and a beloved son. Last week he dove into the Bay at the Jersey Shore and nearly drowned. He hit either an object or a shallow floor. Amazingly, a friend's mom and sister, both nurses, were there to get him out of the water and get him breathing again. He was then airlifted to the trauma center in Atlantic City, where they stabilized him.
The most significant injury is that he shattered his C4 vertebrae. He's since had two surgeries to graft the bone. These have been successful.
His right side is strong, his left is less so. He's amazed everyone with his quick progress so far, which allowed his medical team to move the second surgery forward a few days. He's fully alert, has his faculties, and is Christian. The reality is that he has a long road ahead starting later this week when he transfers to a full-time rehab facility.
He faces months of rehab. There are a lot of uncertainties... Villanova among them. He'll get through this, he's young, strong, and determined.
There's been a mantra around here the last few days - "one day at a time". That's how Christian's family is handling each day, and that's also Christian's mentality.
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(One note about this GoFundMe. I decided to set it up after talking to John and Maria. When I would tell friends the story, friends who don't even know Christian, they'd say "send me a link to the GoFundMe when it's up".
100% of these funds will go to support Christian's recovery and rehabilitation.
People want to support Christian, he's such a great person. Please share this with everyone who loves him.)
Organizer and beneficiary
Tim Meaney
Organizer
Ridgewood, NJ
John Stewart
Beneficiary