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Benefit for Kevin Baker
filed in Friends-and-Family » Medical Expenses
http://www.giveforward.org/kevinbaker
organizer:
Nicole Wilson
Friends:
UPDATE: When Kevin returned to the doctor on Monday, she removed the wire holding his jaws together. He still needs to have 2 more operations: 1. to remove the braces that are on the roots of his teeth (remember the bands of braces you had as a kid on your teeth...think that, but on the gums of your mouth, holding the roots in place..it is too painful to remove without being put to sleep) and 2. to fix his broken nose.
Thanks everyone for all of your emails and prayers.
As you may or may not know, Kevin Baker was the victim of a violent attack at Boomers Bar & Grill in Bowleys Quarters, MD on January 27, 2010. He was savagely beaten and endured over 6 hours of reconstructive plastic surgery to his face at Johns Hopkins Bayview Hospital. To add insult to his injuries, he has no medical insurance and has not been able to work since the assault!
A brief description of his injuries: 2 black eyes, broken and dislocated jaw and pallet, fractured cheeks and eye sockets as well as multiple broken bones in his face. Pieces of titanium metal/plates were inserted in his face to support the bones in his face. Also he has a fractured nose which will require additional surgery to repair. [His MRI has been compared to a jigsaw puzzle.]
He is applying for Emergency Medicaid, but that is really difficult to get approved, and it is doubtful whether or not it will be rewarded. That is why this fundraiser was started. This is not registered as a non-profit organization (ie. no tax break), but as a way to possibly raise a little money to help Kevin through this crisis.
We would like to raise $2,500 to help Kevin with his medical expenses, and his cost of living until he can get back on his feet. With your support, we know we can reach that goal. Everyone is struggling these days, but if you can think for a moment of the light that Kevin has brought into your life, perhaps you can spare a few dollars to help him through this difficult time. No amount is too small or too large. Again, thank you for any amount that you can chip in.
Also, please DO NOT post this on Facebook or email Kevin with this information…it is to be a surprise….at the end of the fundraiser, there will be a get together for Kevin where we can surprise him with the total funds that have been donated.
Thank you all for your thoughts, prayers and support during this difficult time. I know it has meant the world to Kevin to know that you care!
donor: Lauren Mullins
give date: 2010-02-25
Wishing Kevin a speedy recovery! Just a small contribution, but I hope every bit helps.
donor: Russell & Amy
give date: 2010-02-25
Get well soon!
donor: Jon & Toni Wittman
give date: 2010-02-23
Wishing you a speedy recovery!
donor: JOANNE RENEE BAYLES
give date: 2010-02-20
No comment left by this donor.
donor: Anonymous
give date: 2010-02-18
sending lots of love n healing :)
donor: Terry & Deanna (Glitter)
give date: 2010-02-17
We are wishing you a speedy recovery! See you all soon.
donor: Donna & Jeff
give date: 2010-02-17
Wishing you a speedy recovery!
donor: Kim Jones & Family
give date: 2010-02-17
Thinking of you...
donor: Bonny L Sheeks
give date: 2010-02-17
No comment left by this donor.
donor: Tammy Delaney-Fallis
give date: 2010-02-14
Get Well Soon!!
donor: The Penleys
give date: 2010-02-12
Get Better Soon, Kevin. We are looking forward to hanging out with you in OBX this year.
donor: Michelle Goldbeck
give date: 2010-02-12
Hang in there Kev! Wish I could give more, but without a job I don't have much extra money.
donor: Anonymous
give date: 2010-02-12
No comment left by this donor.
donor: The Krug Family
give date: 2010-02-12
We are praying you have a quick recovery! Hope you feel better soon!
donor: Yvonne & Vernon Kuehn
give date: 2010-02-11
Hoping for a speedy recovery - want to see you again skipping down the Avenue with Nicole!!!
donor: Christina (Thomas) Cisneros
give date: 2010-02-10
OMG Kevin, I'm so so sorry! What a horrible thing - i'll be praying for you!!
donor: Suzanne Drake (Gary & Zachary)
give date: 2010-02-09
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!!! Can't wait to finally meet you! : )
donor: The Fitzpatricks - Texas
give date: 2010-02-09
Wishing you a speedy recovery!
donor: Todd Bowings
give date: 2010-02-09
Hang in there Kevin...get well soon.
donor: james commander
give date: 2010-02-08
No comment left by this donor.
donor: Mary Beth
give date: 2010-02-08
You're in my thoughts & prayers. Hope you have a safe & speedy recovery
donor: Shelley Shank & Family
give date: 2010-02-05
Thoughts, love, and prayers from us to you.
donor: Blair - Universal Bia
give date: 2010-02-05
You've been in my thoughts & prayers. Hope you are healing fast!
donor: Lisa & Andrea -Universal Girlz
give date: 2010-02-05
We Miss You!!! Hope your feeling better!!! Lisa & Andrea
donor: Melissa Morgan and Mike Powers
give date: 2010-02-05
Sorry, missed posting something on the previous one - you know me. Hope you get better soon! Don't forget, if you need a ride to the store let me know - hee hee! P.S. Nicole and I need more wine and PBJs, please. :)
donor: Nix Family in Texas
give date: 2010-02-05
We hope you get better soon Kevin!
donor: Melissa A Morgan
give date: 2010-02-05
No comment left by this donor.
donor: The Sherman Family
give date: 2010-02-05
I wish I could do more for you Kevin! I hope your injuries heal fast! :)
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Raised: $1805 / Goal: $2500
This fundraiser ended on:
February 28, 2010
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Wishing you a super speedy recovery!