
Kaylee Gain's medical expenses have skyrocketed as she battles a rare disease.
The community has rallied around the Missouri teen, with a GoFundMe campaign raising over $100,000 to help cover her costs.
Kaylee's family is grateful for the outpouring of support, but they're still facing significant expenses.
The GoFundMe campaign has helped alleviate some of the financial burden, but it's clear that this is a long-term fight for Kaylee and her family.
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Kaylee's Medical Update
Kaylee Gain, the 16-year-old Missouri teenager, was critically injured in a fight near her high school on March 8th, suffering a fractured skull, brain bleeding, and swelling.
She was initially in critical condition with major brain bleeding from a skull fracture and frontal lobe damage, but her family reported that she is now stable and breathing on her own.
The family's GoFundMe page has raised over $225,000 in just two days, with billionaire Bill Ackman donating $10,000 to the campaign.
Kaylee's family expressed hope that she could recover, thanking the medical staff for their tireless efforts to give her the best possible chance at a full recovery.
As of Friday, Kaylee was moved out of the ICU and is breathing on her own, a significant step in her recovery process.
The family's attorney confirmed that Kaylee has suffered a fractured skull that resulted in brain bleeding and swelling, and they are focusing on her recovery rather than seeking justice at this time.
The family has been overwhelmed by the support and love they have received, with the second GoFundMe page raising over $330,000.
The family's goal is to help Kaylee recover from her traumatic injuries, and every dollar donated will go towards her care and medical expenses.
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Donations and Support
Bill Ackman, a billionaire, donated $10,000 to a GoFundMe campaign for Kaylee Gain's medical expenses.
Nearly 5,000 people had donated to raise over $225,500 of the campaign's $500,000 goal in just two days.
The teen's loved ones will not know the extent of her possible brain damage until she wakes up.
Attorney General Andrew Bailey called for the perpetrator to face maximum adult penalties for the encounter.
Ackman's donation was first reported by the Daily Mail.
David Humphreys was tied with Ackman for the top donor spot on the funding page.
Medical Details
Kaylee Gain is still in critical condition six days after the attack, with "major brain bleeding" from a skull fracture and frontal lobe damage.
The extent of her possible brain damage won't be known until she wakes up.
Sources
- https://nypost.com/2024/03/14/us-news/bill-ackman-gives-10000-to-gofundme-for-kaylee-gain/
- https://www.themirror.com/news/us-news/missouri-teen-kaylee-gains-gofundme-390045
- https://www.aol.com/kaylee-gain-breathing-her-own-210528191.html
- https://www.the-express.com/news/us-news/131210/gofundme-injured-teen-passes-250k
- https://heavy.com/news/kaylee-gain-condition-update/
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