NJIT student, Vinamra Sharma, fights for life

On November 12th, our beloved friend and brother, Vinamra Sharma, was involved in a serious road accident while on his way home from the university campus. Vinamra was knocked unconscious and was immediately rushed to Rutgers University Hospital, where he was diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), several fractured ribs and neck vertebrae. Within 10 days, Vinamra has undergone four brain surgeries and is in the ICU, hooked up to IVs and life support systems. Meanwhile, his parents are anxiously waiting in India for their US visa to be approved for travel to be with Vinamra.

We hope and pray that Vinamra will be out of the woods soon and begin his long road to recovery. The medical team at Rutgers University has been phenomenal. They are treating him and monitoring his progress around the clock. At the moment, his treatment is focused on getting him to live. If he makes it, the focus of his treatment can shift to addressing the cognitive and physical mobility challenges.

We are crowdfunding to help Vinamra and his family pay for all the expenses incurred after this accident. His health insurance does not cover accident expenses, and he does not have auto insurance (he does not drive). His current in-hospital expenses include doctor, surgeon and specialist consultations, ICU services, medical exams and miscellaneous hospital fees. Once Vinamra begins his recovery, we anticipate more expenses for safe and reliable medical transport back to India when feasible, traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehab, and possible extensive care needs.

Our goal is to raise $150,000. We know this is a big ask, and we greatly appreciate any support we can receive in turning the corner around for Vinamra. If you cannot contribute, please share this crowdfunding page with anyone who wants to make a difference. Raised funds will be transferred directly to Vinamra’s family.

Vinamra is a senior at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). His caring nature is evident from the friends that have shown up to fill the void of love and care until his parents arrive. They talk about his infectious energy, laugh, and how ‘Vinamra will always have your back in a tough situation'. VINAMRA NEEDS OUR HELP NOW!

Vinamra, you’ve got this. We will be with you every step of the way.

Vinamra Sharma’s friends and cousins are organizing this fundraiser for Vinamra. Abhishek Sharma is acting as the beneficiary on behalf of Vinamra, as he is currently incapacitated.

This page will be updated as Vinamra recovers.