Brian Keeter

Brian Keeter

HelpHOPELive (Formerly NTAF) South-Atlantic Spinal Cord Injury Fund

Atlanta, GA

 

Three years have passed since the near fatal car accident that left Brian paralyzed from below the waist. For over a year, he was mostly bed ridden. Brian finally began intensive spinal cord injury recovery therapy in 2010 and continues to do so at Shepherd Hospital in Atlanta GA.

Despite a four-month set back from a broken leg requiring surgery last spring, Brian now has the strength and stamina to endure long days. His day begins with three hours in spinal cord recovery therapy, followed by six hours in a work trial program with an Atlanta based company.

Brian has regained function in all of his abdominal and gluteal muscles, in addition to a significant portion of his hip flexors. He has tremendous core strength, normal sitting balance, restoration of muscle tone, and is able to pedal a stationary bike by using his hip flexors.

Brian’s spinal cord injury also was reclassified from "complete" to “incomplete”. This means that nerve signals are now able to move back and forth across the injured spinal cord area. Brian’s therapists have documented motor nerve contractions in his thighs and right ankle. Though too weak to allow for movement of his legs or feet, these contractions do mean that nerves are crossing the injured area, regenerating, and attempting to reconnect.

We are thankful for your financial support, which has made possible the significant gains that Brian has achieved thus far. Insurance does not provide for recovery from paralysis therapy. Out-of-pocket costs for recovery therapy average $3,500 per month.  Without your contributions, Brian’s access to recovery therapies would fall far short of what he needs.   

You can make a tax-deductible contribution to help Brian’s recovery through the Catastrophic Injury Program of HelpHOPELive (Formerly NTAF).  Contributions are used solely for medical equipment, therapies, and spinal cord injury-related expenses. 

·      You can make a secure credit card contribution by calling NTAF at 800.642.8399 or clicking "donate now" on Brian's HelpHOPELive patient page.   

 

·      Checks are payable to: HelpHOPELive South-Atlantic Spinal Cord Injury Fund.  Please be sure to note "In Honor of Brian Keeter" in the memo section & mail to:  HelpHOPELive, 150 N. Radnor Chester Road, Suite F-120, Radnor, PA, 19087.

We are thankful to many generous individuals and businesses that have helped make it possible for Brian to achieve the recovery gains he has made thus far.  Your continued prayers, kind deeds, and genuine interest are a source of strength and encouragement to Brian and family.