After sophomore Justin Lee was admitted to Fairfax Hospital on Feb 27 and diagnosed with acute flaccid myelitis, the Marshall and Fairfax communities alike rallied to demonstrate their support for Lee and his family. Help has come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from monetary support to prayer groups.
In order to help Justin’s mother Jisue Lee pay for certain uncovered medical expenses and supplement her salary since she works on commission, a page was set up in Justin’s name on the fundraising website Go Fund Me. (Put Friday stats about just how much money was raised or if they reached the goal.
Others have also shown their support through tweets using the hashtag #JustinStrong, as well as through a prayer email group.
According to the Justin Strong Go Fund Me page, “acute flaccid myelitis..is a recently named rare new virus. There is no known treatment for it. The virus has caused damage to Justin’s brain stem and spinal cord.”
Soon after Justin was admitted to Fairfax hospital, he fell into a coma which he has still not yet come out of. In a recent update from his mother, she stated that “Justin’s lung is not doing well. He is currently being transferred to John Hopkins ICU.”
To support the Lee family, go to www.gofundme.com/justinstrong or join the prayer request email at corish@verizon.net