Dontel Jones medical and ongoing care expenses

On August 15, 2022 my son Dontel was in a really bad car accident on his way to play basketball with friends that resulted in a Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, to his left brain. Upon impact, he fractured his left temporal and hit his head a few more times, causing his brain to begin to bleed. He was immediately rushed into surgery where they removed a large part of his left skull and any damaged tissue. We were transferred to Texas Children’s Hospital two weeks after his first surgery because of a really bad infection that caused an abscess on his brain. Since then, Dontel has had multiple surgeries and procedures to reduce the swelling on his brain and to help his body learn to function on its own again and has spent three months in the ICU, two months in a rehabilitation hospital. Although he is now home, Dontel is still currently 100% dependent and requires around the clock care.

Because of the extent of his injuries, Dontel is still non-verbal and cannot walk. He requires multiple therapies weekly to get him back on track. This accident has been life-changing for not only Dontel but our entire family. He is only 16 years old and is supposed to be a Junior in High School. He still has upcoming surgeries and medical expenses arising as this is going to be/has been already a long road to recovery.

I am in need of assistance with getting a van accommodated for his wheelchair. If you know of anyone, please have the contact me. I have applied for several different programs and there are huge waiting list for them. The care he needs on a daily basis can not wait.

We ask that you please donate what you can, and if you are unable to do so please share this with others. Any contribution, big or small, is greatly appreciated. If there are any assistance programs that you may know of, please send them, as we are currently waitlisted. Thank you so much in advance for the outpour of love and support.