Help Kevin fight Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS)

Hello, I am Cheryl, a lifelong friend of Kevin Shemon. Kevin was recently diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Kevin is a single Dad with three young children who all need him.

 

Guillain-Barre (gee-YAH-buh-RAY) syndrome is a rare disorder in which your body's immune system attacks your nerves. Weakness and tingling in your hands and feet are usually the first symptoms.

 

These sensations can quickly spread, eventually paralyzing your whole body. In its most severe form, Guillain-Barre syndrome is a medical emergency. Most people with the condition must be hospitalized to receive treatment.

 

There's no known cure for Guillain-Barre syndrome, but several treatments can ease symptoms and reduce the duration of the illness. Although most people recover completely from Guillain-Barre syndrome, some severe cases can be fatal. While recovery may take up to several years, most people are able to walk again six months after symptoms first started. Some people may have lasting effects from it, such as weakness, numbness or fatigue.

 

Kevin was recently in the hospital where he was in ICU. It started in his feet, then his legs went numb and moved up to his abdomen and down his arms. He has since been transferred to Burke Rehab, and is learning how to walk again.

 

Kevin will have a long road to recovery and is now struggling to make ends meet. If you can help him, please donate if you can. If you cannot help Kevin financially, please share this as it will be beneficial in spreading the word that our friend needs our help.