Ian Briski needs your love and support
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Ian Briski needs your love and support
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Many of you have heard Ian’s story and have sent love and support to the Briski family. It has given them amazing strength to receive well wishes from so many friends during the difficult months since Ian’s injury. So many friends have asked how else they can support the Briski family. Two of Ian’s aunts, Susan Green (Carolyn’s sister) and Marlene Briski (Joe’s sister) are reaching out today to ask for your help through a fundraiser for Ian Briski.
Ian was just starting his journey as a young adult when he suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) on December 2, 2020, while snowboarding in the local mountains. Ian fought for his life and it was a miracle he survived an injury this severe. Ian is unable to communicate, stand or help himself in any way, although he is conscious. At this time, he is not able to participate in his own rehabilitation and the doctors told Joe and Carolyn that the hospital may need to discharge him soon. Their options are to find a skilled nursing facility or bring Ian home and continue therapy and recovery until Ian is ready for a rehabilitation facility.
If you know Ian, you know he is a thoughtful, gentle young man. He grew up in an active, athletic family. Playing sports with Joe, Carolyn, and Alex drove Ian to excel in baseball, volleyball, surfing, and track. Ian studied hard in school and earned the honor of being class valedictorian and was selected “most likely to succeed” by his high school classmates. He was accepted to Stanford, where he was a member of the track team and would have competed in the Javelin. Ian loved being away at school, and he bonded immediately with his coaches, teammates, and roommates. He had just completed his first quarter at Stanford and was home on holiday break when the accident happened.
We believe that the drive and determination Ian has shown in his young life will serve him well during the difficult journey ahead. Ian will work hard to recover!
Joe and Carolyn have learned that the road to recovery from a traumatic brain injury is long and difficult, and positive results are not certain. Recovery can occur over years or plateau at any point. Ian is just beginning his journey to regain his health.
The Briski’s are committed to doing whatever it takes to help Ian live a full and independent life. When the time comes, their goal is to get Ian to a facility where he will have the best chance at recovery from his injuries. The doctors’ opinion is that the best facilities for severe brain injuries are out of California. One facility they are looking at is the Craig Hospital in Denver.
Hospital stays and medical costs are exorbitant and the long-term costs of TBI are overwhelming. Insurance covers limited time in a rehabilitation facility and will not cover all of the medical expenses that will come about in a long recovery injury. Carolyn has been communicating with other parents who have experienced devastating injury or illness in their families. She is learning more about what to expect in the future and how quickly medical bills can grow. Some of the expected costs in the future will likely be the cost of temporary housing for parents if Ian ends up in an out-of-state rehab facility, costs for in-home rehabilitation professionals after the hospital stay, and costs for specialized equipment for ongoing care and support.
Any financial support and/or prayers are greatly appreciated by the Briski family! We are praying for a miracle! All donations will be used to support Ian’s recovery either directly or indirectly. In addition to GoFundMe you can also donate through Venmo @Carolyn-Briski 6996.
If you are interested in learning more about Ian's healing journey go to https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ianbriski.
If you are donating, GoFundMe charges 3% payment-processing fee on each donation. The “tip" is optional and can be changed after entering a donation amount; select Other and choose any % including 0. You can also donate through Venmo @Carolyn-Briski 6996.
If you are donating, GoFundMe charges 3% payment-processing fee on each donation. The “tip" is optional and can be changed after entering a donation amount; select Other and choose any % including 0. You can also donate through Venmo @Carolyn-Briski 6996.Many of you have heard Ian’s story and have sent love and support to the Briski family. It has given them amazing strength to receive well wishes from so many friends during the difficult months since Ian’s injury. So many friends have asked how else they can support the Briski family. Two of Ian’s aunts, Susan Green (Carolyn’s sister) and Marlene Briski (Joe’s sister) are reaching out today to ask for your help through a fundraiser for Ian Briski.
Ian was just starting his journey as a young adult when he suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) on December 2, 2020, while snowboarding in the local mountains. Ian fought for his life and it was a miracle he survived an injury this severe. Ian is unable to communicate, stand or help himself in any way, although he is conscious. At this time, he is not able to participate in his own rehabilitation and the doctors told Joe and Carolyn that the hospital may need to discharge him soon. Their options are to find a skilled nursing facility or bring Ian home and continue therapy and recovery until Ian is ready for a rehabilitation facility.
If you know Ian, you know he is a thoughtful, gentle young man. He grew up in an active, athletic family. Playing sports with Joe, Carolyn, and Alex drove Ian to excel in baseball, volleyball, surfing, and track. Ian studied hard in school and earned the honor of being class valedictorian and was selected “most likely to succeed” by his high school classmates. He was accepted to Stanford, where he was a member of the track team and would have competed in the Javelin. Ian loved being away at school, and he bonded immediately with his coaches, teammates, and roommates. He had just completed his first quarter at Stanford and was home on holiday break when the accident happened.
We believe that the drive and determination Ian has shown in his young life will serve him well during the difficult journey ahead. Ian will work hard to recover!
Joe and Carolyn have learned that the road to recovery from a traumatic brain injury is long and difficult, and positive results are not certain. Recovery can occur over years or plateau at any point. Ian is just beginning his journey to regain his health.
The Briski’s are committed to doing whatever it takes to help Ian live a full and independent life. When the time comes, their goal is to get Ian to a facility where he will have the best chance at recovery from his injuries. The doctors’ opinion is that the best facilities for severe brain injuries are out of California. One facility they are looking at is the Craig Hospital in Denver.
Hospital stays and medical costs are exorbitant and the long-term costs of TBI are overwhelming. Insurance covers limited time in a rehabilitation facility and will not cover all of the medical expenses that will come about in a long recovery injury. Carolyn has been communicating with other parents who have experienced devastating injury or illness in their families. She is learning more about what to expect in the future and how quickly medical bills can grow. Some of the expected costs in the future will likely be the cost of temporary housing for parents if Ian ends up in an out-of-state rehab facility, costs for in-home rehabilitation professionals after the hospital stay, and costs for specialized equipment for ongoing care and support.
Any financial support and/or prayers are greatly appreciated by the Briski family! We are praying for a miracle! All donations will be used to support Ian’s recovery either directly or indirectly. In addition to GoFundMe you can also donate through Venmo @Carolyn-Briski 6996.
If you are interested in learning more about Ian's healing journey go to https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ianbriski.
If you are donating, GoFundMe charges 3% payment-processing fee on each donation. The “tip" is optional and can be changed after entering a donation amount; select Other and choose any % including 0. You can also donate through Venmo @Carolyn-Briski 6996.
Fundraising team (4)
Marlene Briski
Organizer
San Diego, CA
Carolyn Briski
Beneficiary
Susan Green
Team member
Kimberly Cook
Team member