03/14/2021
Everyone who knows David has a story about a time when David was there for them. That’s just the type of guy he is.
Right now, he needs us.
On Friday March 10th, while out on a motorcycle in Pelham, David Purcer was making a turn and hit some gravel. The resulting accident was devastating.
He was immediately air lifted out of town to a hospital that can better address his trauma. He is in ICU, in critical condition, in a medically induced coma and on life support.
What we do know is that he has a fracture in his neck and scapula, a lot of dental damage, two open fractures on his forearm and hand, and his left ring finger will need to be amputated.
There are also growing concerns over his lack of brain function. While neurologists are still trying to understand this, they are investigating if this is a result of a loss of oxygen to the brain or a diffuse axonal injury. Whatever the cause of the brain injury, they will not fully understand the extent of any cognitive impairments until he wakes up.
If he can get off life support and wake up, they will deal with the impairments as a family. It will be a long, hard road.
Right now, they are trying to give him lots of time to heal and praying for the best. But no matter what happens next, David and his family’s lives will never be the same.
If you are able, please contribute to David’s gofundme to help support him and his family during this trying time.
*****UPDATE *****
Hey everyone,
First I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart. It has been heartbreaking to watch Jen and her family go through this. I would not wish this on anyone. We are so thankful to all of you. Please know that Jen sees and feel all the love and support you are sending.
I want to give you an update on how David is doing.
Yesterday he had surgery on his hand and forearm to close the open fractures. It went well. They unfortunately had to amputate his left ring finger.
Today Jen met with David’s medical team. In addition to the injuries originally found, they have discovered a few small brain hemorrhages. The neuro team is on call and will watch closely while they decide the best intervention.
