Draven's Road to Recovery
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Our sweet friend Draven was involved in a malicious incident on Friday, April 3rd. He is currently fighting for his life in the ICU surrounded by an amazing medical team. Below is more about the events that occurred and more importantly how Draven is doing(from his mother):
"I am ready to bring everyone out of the dark on Draven's incident. I refuse to use the word accident because what happened was not an accident. Sometime in the early morning of Saturday, April 3, 2021, Draven was stabbed multiple times (8) in a residential area in Hammond. Five making contact with vital organs: lungs, stomach, and colon. Yes, he is well acquainted with the person responsible and yes that individual was arrested. He was found unresponsive and life-saving procedures were started on scene. He was transported to the trauma center in Hammond. The intake surgery lasted 4+ hours. During this time all of his blood, and then some, was put back into his body, 3 small portions of one of his lungs were removed, his stomach was repaired, and a small section of his colon removed. Draven coded twice. His heart was held in the most amazing surgeon's hand and massaged back to life along with internal shocking. He was in critical condition when his father and I arrived and remained so even after surgery was complete. His chest and abdomen were left open and wound vacced. On April 4th, when his condition became more stable, a CT scan was performed that showed slight swelling in his brain and fluid build-up in the ventricles. These results postponed the procedure to close his chest. A second CT scan was performed on April 5th. Results were the same, but the doctors felt comfortable enough to close his chest cavity. Surprisingly, he returned from the procedure with most of his abdomen closed as well. His condition is stable and continuing to improve. Another surgery is planned for Wednesday provided conditions continue to improve. Please continue to pray for Draven. His doctors tell us he is not out of the woods yet despite some amazing improvement."
Draven is genuinely one of the most kindhearted, intelligent, and goofy people I have encountered in my life. He loves playing Dungeons & Dragons, making his friends laugh until their sides hurt, and curating all sorts of intricate gin cocktails. He is currently a junior at LSU with plans to go to medical school. Please consider donating to help with medical costs and legal fees. If you cannot donate, please share this and consider donating blood in his honor. Prayers are also greatly appreciated. Thank you all for your support, it means the world to his family and friends.
"I am ready to bring everyone out of the dark on Draven's incident. I refuse to use the word accident because what happened was not an accident. Sometime in the early morning of Saturday, April 3, 2021, Draven was stabbed multiple times (8) in a residential area in Hammond. Five making contact with vital organs: lungs, stomach, and colon. Yes, he is well acquainted with the person responsible and yes that individual was arrested. He was found unresponsive and life-saving procedures were started on scene. He was transported to the trauma center in Hammond. The intake surgery lasted 4+ hours. During this time all of his blood, and then some, was put back into his body, 3 small portions of one of his lungs were removed, his stomach was repaired, and a small section of his colon removed. Draven coded twice. His heart was held in the most amazing surgeon's hand and massaged back to life along with internal shocking. He was in critical condition when his father and I arrived and remained so even after surgery was complete. His chest and abdomen were left open and wound vacced. On April 4th, when his condition became more stable, a CT scan was performed that showed slight swelling in his brain and fluid build-up in the ventricles. These results postponed the procedure to close his chest. A second CT scan was performed on April 5th. Results were the same, but the doctors felt comfortable enough to close his chest cavity. Surprisingly, he returned from the procedure with most of his abdomen closed as well. His condition is stable and continuing to improve. Another surgery is planned for Wednesday provided conditions continue to improve. Please continue to pray for Draven. His doctors tell us he is not out of the woods yet despite some amazing improvement."
Draven is genuinely one of the most kindhearted, intelligent, and goofy people I have encountered in my life. He loves playing Dungeons & Dragons, making his friends laugh until their sides hurt, and curating all sorts of intricate gin cocktails. He is currently a junior at LSU with plans to go to medical school. Please consider donating to help with medical costs and legal fees. If you cannot donate, please share this and consider donating blood in his honor. Prayers are also greatly appreciated. Thank you all for your support, it means the world to his family and friends.
Organizer and beneficiary
Antonia Locarnini
Organizer
Baton Rouge, LA
Draven Upchurch
Beneficiary