Help Heal Bill David
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On February 25 I received a text message from Laura David to tell us that Bill had suffered a stroke and was undergoing neurosurgery. Laura followed that with a note stating he should be in ICU for a few weeks, and they were expecting all to be well.
A few weeks have turned into a few months, and although Laura and Bill didn't want anything to be done with regard to fundraising on their behalf (and we asked more than once), they have agreed to let us move forward on their behalf. They realize that it would be better to focus more energy on getting well, and less energy worrying about the mounting medical bills.
In Laura's own words:
"My husband of 29 years, Bill David, is not only a stroke survivor but a one of a kind musician who plays and sings in multiple genres with unforgettable range, style, and passion. He is also the man stubborn enough to arouse himself from a major hemorrhagic stroke and walk downstairs to meet and talk to fire rescue, to the amazement of all the doctors!
Bill spent four hours in surgery, a month in Neuro ICU, and after the following month continues to be hospitalized having procedures and additional neurosurgery. He has freed himself from the ventilator and is breathing on his own with minimal support.
Now he is opening his eyes and gradually moving all parts of his body, even sitting up supporting himself!! Most importantly, he is finding his own ways to communicate through clearly mouthing words, blinking responses, and raising his expressive eyebrows with a shrug. Our hope is that he can get into Shepherd Center in Atlanta, or a similar specialized acute rehab for stroke survivors.
Bill's family, friends, fans, and last but NOT least his two bereft cats, Jethro and Heather, all await his return home completely restored and once again able to sing, play, dance, and touch the lives of all those around him. With specialized stroke therapy and the prayers, love, and support of his friends, family, and well-wishers all over the world, Bill will come ALL the way back!"
Join us in Helping Bill Heal. He has done so much for this town, and he'd be the first one to step up if it were one of us.
Thank you!
A few weeks have turned into a few months, and although Laura and Bill didn't want anything to be done with regard to fundraising on their behalf (and we asked more than once), they have agreed to let us move forward on their behalf. They realize that it would be better to focus more energy on getting well, and less energy worrying about the mounting medical bills.
In Laura's own words:
"My husband of 29 years, Bill David, is not only a stroke survivor but a one of a kind musician who plays and sings in multiple genres with unforgettable range, style, and passion. He is also the man stubborn enough to arouse himself from a major hemorrhagic stroke and walk downstairs to meet and talk to fire rescue, to the amazement of all the doctors!
Bill spent four hours in surgery, a month in Neuro ICU, and after the following month continues to be hospitalized having procedures and additional neurosurgery. He has freed himself from the ventilator and is breathing on his own with minimal support.
Now he is opening his eyes and gradually moving all parts of his body, even sitting up supporting himself!! Most importantly, he is finding his own ways to communicate through clearly mouthing words, blinking responses, and raising his expressive eyebrows with a shrug. Our hope is that he can get into Shepherd Center in Atlanta, or a similar specialized acute rehab for stroke survivors.
Bill's family, friends, fans, and last but NOT least his two bereft cats, Jethro and Heather, all await his return home completely restored and once again able to sing, play, dance, and touch the lives of all those around him. With specialized stroke therapy and the prayers, love, and support of his friends, family, and well-wishers all over the world, Bill will come ALL the way back!"
Join us in Helping Bill Heal. He has done so much for this town, and he'd be the first one to step up if it were one of us.
Thank you!
Fundraising team (2)
Jean Biddle
Organizer
Athens, GA
Lorik Ani
Beneficiary
Vanessa Hay
Team member