Craig Ashley's Stroke Recovery Journey
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As the family of Craig and Michelle Ashley, we have created this Go Fund Me to help support them during this unexpected difficult time.
On the morning of Tuesday, June 30th, Craig suffered a stroke while exercising at work. He normally works out alone but on this particular day, there was another fellow firefighter in the gym. We are very thankful for his quick reactions to get Craig the medical attention he needed. He was transported to Boca Regional Medical Center and within the hour, he was in surgery.
Craig received the best possible treatment to remove the clot from his brain. He was in the Marcus Neuro Institute ICU for 11 days and Memorial Rehab for 7 days. He is now home with a long road to recovery. The stroke occurred on the left side of his brain and has affected his speech, memory, vision, and balance.
Craig is the EMS Division Chief of Boca Raton Fire Rescue where he has served the City of Boca Raton for the last 17 years. Prior to that he was a Firefighter/Paramedic with Riviera Beach Fire Rescue and also served the United States Air Force as a Firefighter. He is also extremely active in his boys' lives, especially their sports and travel teams. When he is not at a game, he can be found playing catch in the yard, swimming, or playing basketball with the boys.
Craig's treatment plan and future are difficult and unknown. Craig has spent most of his life serving his community and others, but now he needs our help. Please help if you can. The funds raised will be used to cover his medical bills and other financial obligations or needs that the family may have. Our hope is that these funds raised will help alleviate their financial burdens so that they can focus on his health and getting him back to serving his community as well as doing the things that he loves the most. Thank you all so much for your kindness and generosity.
Organized and updated by Marsha Farmer, Melisa Dowling, Amanda Greising & Angel Christie.
On the morning of Tuesday, June 30th, Craig suffered a stroke while exercising at work. He normally works out alone but on this particular day, there was another fellow firefighter in the gym. We are very thankful for his quick reactions to get Craig the medical attention he needed. He was transported to Boca Regional Medical Center and within the hour, he was in surgery.
Craig received the best possible treatment to remove the clot from his brain. He was in the Marcus Neuro Institute ICU for 11 days and Memorial Rehab for 7 days. He is now home with a long road to recovery. The stroke occurred on the left side of his brain and has affected his speech, memory, vision, and balance.
Craig is the EMS Division Chief of Boca Raton Fire Rescue where he has served the City of Boca Raton for the last 17 years. Prior to that he was a Firefighter/Paramedic with Riviera Beach Fire Rescue and also served the United States Air Force as a Firefighter. He is also extremely active in his boys' lives, especially their sports and travel teams. When he is not at a game, he can be found playing catch in the yard, swimming, or playing basketball with the boys.
Craig's treatment plan and future are difficult and unknown. Craig has spent most of his life serving his community and others, but now he needs our help. Please help if you can. The funds raised will be used to cover his medical bills and other financial obligations or needs that the family may have. Our hope is that these funds raised will help alleviate their financial burdens so that they can focus on his health and getting him back to serving his community as well as doing the things that he loves the most. Thank you all so much for your kindness and generosity.
Organized and updated by Marsha Farmer, Melisa Dowling, Amanda Greising & Angel Christie.
Organizer and beneficiary
Melisa Lynn Baker
Organizer
Lake Worth, FL
Michelle Ashley
Beneficiary