Fundraiser for DALE FLANAGAN'S Medical Needs

We're fundraising for our dad, Dale Flanagan, who suffered a severe hemorrhagic stroke on 1/27/2023. He was taken to Spohn Shoreline where he had an emergency craniotomy to drain the hematoma, relieve pressure on his brain stem, and save his life. Thankfully, the surgery was successful, and he is currently in rehabilitation for stroke recovery. Unfortunately, his cognitive abilities and left-side body functions have not progressed as quickly as we'd hoped. His stroke was extreme, and the rehabilitation doctor stressed that it was more of a traumatic brain injury than common stroke. Dale lost a lot of brain mass, and he still needs a lot of inpatient therapy to rehabilitate and help him return to normal function.

He does not have health insurance, and each day of inpatient care costs approximately $1500-$2000. We know that the most recovery occurs in the first month, and we are hoping to keep him in the inpatient rehab center until he can walk again or, at least, have some independence in a wheelchair.

His first two weeks of recovery have been challenging, and Dale's chronic back pain (from previous injuries) slowed his progress. He couldn’t do much without aggravating the back injury, and he struggled to embrace the therapists’ approach at first. He’s finally seeing some results and fighting through the back pain. He’s achieved so much already - feeding himself with the right hand, stabilizing his core in the wheel chair for short periods, and shifting his weight side-to-side while standing with support (one minute at a time for a few minutes per day). This past week we have seen his cognitive abilities improve, and the strong, loveable, and smartass cowboy is coming back to us a little more each day he spends with inpatient therapy.

We know Dale has a large group of family and friends who love him as much as we do. We’re hoping you can help us extend his stay in professional care and help Dale return to the active, independent lifestyle that he deserves. Anything would be greatly appreciated.

Please donate and share this fundraiser for Dale. If you'd like to help with a check, please, make it out to Zachariah Rollins (memo Dale Flanagan Medical Care) and send it to Flanagan's Muffler Shop at 1525 S. Port Ave. Corpus Christi, TX 78405.

Thank you,

Dale's Children & Family