I recently came across this story about Patriots fan Jeff Fuller and I’m posting this to help spread the word. Below please find Jeff’s story via PatsFans.com. There are ways to donate below, but I’d ask you at least join Jeff’s facebook page, it costs nothing but shows your support for Jeff and his family.
In August 2010, an avid NE Patriots fan, Jeff Fuller of Middleboro, MA was stricken by the EEE (Eastern Equine Encephalitis) virus while in Plymouth County
There is no known cure for EEE. The mortality rate from EEE is approx 33%, making it one of the most deadly mosquito-borne diseases in the US.
Approx 50% of those persons who survive EEE will have mild to severe permanent neurologic damage.
A rare disease, EEE data from the CDC (Center for Disease Control) indicates that in the 45 year period from 1964-2009, 36 human cases were confirmed in Massachusetts
In the US, an average of 6 human cases of EEE are reported annually.
Jeff was 1 of 2 confirmed cases in MA this year, the other being a RI man visiting the southeastern MA area
After contracting EEE on Aug. 21, 2010 Jeff spent 4+ weeks in neuro-intensive care at Mass General Hospital
On Sept. 25, 2010 Jeff was transferred to a LTAC (Long Term Acute Care) Rehab Center on the North Shore where he remains in a semi-conscious state at the current time although he is expected to survive.
I am writing this on behalf of Jeff, his wife and their 2 children to ask for any financial assistance that you can commit to help them during this long and arduous ordeal no matter the amount.
Checks should be made payable to:
Michelle Fitzgerald FBO Jeffrey Fullerand they should be sent to:
Eastern Bank
226 Main St.
Wareham, MA 02571there is also a PayPal Account
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/websc…=78JQVTKPBD7AL
to facilitate donations
For further information regarding Jeff’s story I encourage you to read the following articles
SouthCoast Today article
EEE victim’s slow recovery ‘excruciating’ | SouthCoastToday.com
Boston Globe article
Middleborough man left in coma by EEE infection – The Boston Globe
Please keep Jeff and his family in your thoughts and prayers