Jessi Lang Needs Our Help



My name is Karen Smidutz. (You can find me on Twitter at: @KarenSSmidutz).  I have set up this GoFundMe account to help my closest & dearest friend, Jessi Lang (pictured below).  Jessi was a host, producer, writer, and driver for Motor Trend when she was involved in a near-death, life-changing crash. (What's left of the car she was driving is pictured above.)




This account is being set up for the sole purpose of helping with her mounting medical bills and living expenses. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated.

I ask that you PLEASE take the time to watch the video at the link below first. It will explain Jessi's story better than I can.

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/NW7-MTcH94k

Jessi spent more than a year bedridden and confined to a wheelchair. She couldn't walk or do anything for herself— even the smallest things.




She had to learn how to walk again and how to do everything again. But her spirit was never broken. She continued to push herself daily and she still does.

Jessi endured 3 excruciating reconstructive surgeries on her mangled leg (which is now held together by titanium rods and screws).  And she suffered more than a dozen other major injuries in the crash.





Her right knee no longer faces straight-ahead like yours & mine.  Her knee now faces the left, as seen in the photo below.




Having to compensate for her now intensely messed-up gait, she has developed serious problems with her hips & spine. She will require physical therapy and doctor's visits for the remainder of her life in order to be able to walk, to progress, and to manage her chronic pain.

Although she can drive again, she was unable to work for more than a year.  Having lost her wages during that time, it became impossible for her to keep up with mounting medical bills & everyday living expenses. Her days are still spent at physical therapy and doctors appointments that she cannot afford, and her health is and has been greatly compromised by both the cost of health care and the failures of the Worker’s Compensation system. 

Jessi is an amazing, remarkable, strong, unbelievable woman with a huge heart of gold.  She doesn't think twice about helping someone out. She would give her shirt off her back if you needed it.

She just gives & gives & gives. Help me to help her.  Let's give back to Jessi!! 

Any and all donations are deeply appreciated.

Thank you in advance!  God Bless!
 
Love,
Karen Smidutz
*Please don't hesitate to contact me on Twitter @KarenSSmidutz