Please Help Whole-Hearted Caleb

Caleb was born on October 1, 1998. At the time, his father enlisted as a United States Marine, and his mother, my sister, was going back to school to become a nurse. This situation provided me with an opportunity to babysit my nephew. In that time, I witnessed him develop into the whole-hearted man he is today. A heart filled with love for his family, his girlfriend, his dogs, and his life.

 

After Caleb left the states and I parted for college, he continued to carve his path. Living in over six different countries, Caleb persevered because of his resilience, strength and faith.

 

Caleb finished high school overseas and moved to Estonia at the age of 18. There, he decided to enroll in college and pursue a degree in business. While Caleb continued his studies, he became passionate about standup comedy. Caleb, in his whole-hearted nature, started to immerse himself in ways to make others laugh. As Caleb continued his schooling and stand-up comedy, he succeeded in both. He recently graduated in June 2021 and looked forward to a new job, a new stand-up routine and the next chapter.

 

Unfortunately, Caleb’s life changed abruptly and unfairly.

 

On December 2, 2021, Caleb was a passenger in a vehicle involved in a massive collision on his way back from a comedy gig. His friend succumbed to his injuries, and a motionless Caleb transported to a hospital in Tartu, Estonia. Upon arrival, Caleb revealed a Glasgow Coma Scale of 3, with an unfavorable prognosis. However, the whole-hearted Caleb showed us resilience, strength and faith could persevere.

 

Despite enduring severe brain trauma, Caleb has far exceeded expectations. All the Doctors, nurses and therapists at Tartu University Hospital have been absolutely wonderful. Still, Caleb's rehabilitation is limited due to the strong language barrier between him and the staff. At this time, doctors have agreed that Caleb should return to the United States for the best possible outcome as he will be facing years of intense physical, speech and occupational therapy. Due to Caleb's continuing fragile condition and the distance from Tartu, Estonia to Albany, New York a medical transport will be required to return Caleb home. With permission from his parents, I asked to start a GoFundMe for Caleb to help cover some costs associated with the transport and his long-term care when he comes home.

 

Caleb, a young, whole-hearted, man with a spirit to make others laugh, had his life fragmented by a tragic accident. So, I ask, please contribute in any way you can, so Caleb can provide laughter and joy to the world once again.

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