psu_Crash Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) As a few of you know Joe was in an accident at his home about a month ago and was badly burned. He has been in ICU at the Lehigh Valley burn unit in Allentown PA ever since in an induced coma. Many surgeries and grafts were done and it's been an uphill battle for our buddy ever since. Things are finally starting to look up, although there is a very long road to recovery ahead of Joe. As you can imagine the hospital bills are reaching astronomical levels. Joe's family is hosting a Benefit and Car show on July 27 to help with some of the finances. For you facebook guys/gals here is a link to the event page.https://www.facebook...an_user_invitedIf anyone would like to make a donation but can't make the event, PM me and I can help with that. EDIT: Date revisedThe event will be July 26th from approximately 11AM to 8PM atGermania Hose Company 430 Foote Ave, Duryea, Pennsylvania 18642 Let's make this one to remember, because Joe deserves nothing less! Edited June 17, 2014 by psu_Crash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmyers151 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Gonna do my best to be there. I'll spread the word to my local buddies as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taeisallin Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 No way!! Holy s***! I hope he's ok. We'll definitely try to make it and help out anyway we can. Our prayers are with you joe! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Sorry to hear about the incident,i'll be praying for him and hopes he make a speedyrecovery. I'll stay posted on this benefit and try and make it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidjc Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 WHOA! Somehow... I was unaware of this? What a terrible thing! Prayers & thoughts will surely be directed for Joe & his family! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosengrant826 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Ill be there with the volvo, Been telling all my buddies also. lets make this a big turn out to help this dude out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionbull Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 I will try to make it. All the best to Joe and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarquestRescue Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Thanks for the update Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionking Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Sorry to hear that, I'll try to make it and my prayers go out to him and his family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psu_Crash Posted May 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) I received GREAT news today! Joe is finally sitting up, awake and alert! Even if it's only for short periods. I heard he even tried to laugh although the trach currently prevents that. He's also off the ventilator and on oxygen.He's not out of the woods yet but things are looking very good. Thank God, it's about time Edited May 11, 2014 by psu_Crash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsi_tom Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 That is great news! Get well Joe! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Phil Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Great news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potamus Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 That's good, glad to here that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importwarrior Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Very good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Quest Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Wow!! I never knew this happened to Joe. I will also do my damn best to be there. I truly wish the best for him and his family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psu_Crash Posted May 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 He would LOVE to see every one of you make it! So mark your calendars. It's sure to be a great event! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techboy Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 I read this thread several days ago and was just so shocked by the news I couldn't post. My wife just had a close friend leave the burn unit of Lehigh Valley a few weeks ago and to log on here and see that someone else I know is there was almost unbelievable. Joe is a great guy and has helped me out several times with my car - he's even given me parts for free. He's the first Starquest person I ever met from this board ... I'm very much praying for a full recovery. Unfortunately, I believe my family is leaving that day for vacation at the time of the show, but if anything changes or falls apart I will be there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4cylFury Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Good to hear the great news. We'll keep praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOHO Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Never saw this...Keep us posted. I can't go but maybe I can donate. PM me crash. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psu_Crash Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 I talked to Joe today! Well ... we texted anyways. He's out of ICU and into a rehab facility. Rumor has it he may even be home this weekend and do outpatient rehab! He's a hurting unit but he's coming back around very fast!BOHO I'll PM ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starquestJOE Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Hey everyone, I'm finally home. I'm goin to be short with this. I'll fill everyone when I'm feeling a little better. Just wanted to say hi and let everyone know I'm ok and home 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convette Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Damn Joe, Sorry to hear about this but glad your doing better. Wish I was in town. Take care, get better man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomad Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Just saw this today. My thoughts are with you. Very sad this happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starquestJOE Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 Well guys I think it time for a update. I made a stupid mistake a put gas on a camp fire in my yard. I'm guessing the can only had a little gas left in it. Well I went and put gas on the fire just to get rid of it because it sat all winter and didn't want to use it. So I threw it on the fire and the flame went up back to the can. It must of had vapors in and blew up spraying gas all over the left side of my body. I tried the stop drop and roll but it didn't work. My friends tried to pat me out but that still didn't work made the flames bigger. Finally I told my friend to cut my shoes off. I ended up burning 35-40% of my body. Mainly my right leg. It's burned from foot to waste. Most of my lower stomach and a small spot on my chest. Also my inner left thigh The good news is I'm recovering pretty fast for had happened. I work as hard as I can when I'm at rehab. I'm making progress everyday which is good. Bad new is I can't drive a car yet. I have very bad nerve damage in my right leg. I have foot drop in my right foot, meaning I can't pick my right foot up. I can move it other ways just not up. So I have to wear a leg brace just to walk some what normal It's going to be a very long road ahead of me. I will work my hardest to recover back to normal. The burn doctors said its goin to be 5 year goin to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarquestRescue Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 It is good to hear you are making good progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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