Griffin M.’s Story
On June 29th 2024, we experienced the most unthinkable tragedy. Griffin was enjoying
On June 29th 2024, we experienced the most unthinkable tragedy. Griffin was enjoying time at the batting cages when he suddenly became ill. Griffin was taken to the closest hospital for immediate care where it was discovered he had a brain bleed. He was life flighted to the Levine Children’s Hospital for intensive care. Griffin was stable but very critical. Over the next 24 hours the brain bleed was confirmed along with the discovery of an arteriovenous malformation, known as an AVM. The AVM is located very close to the brain stem so surgical intervention isn’t possible. The good news is the bleeding stopped but there was increased swelling in the ventricles. A procedure to place an EVD, external ventricular drain, was done to help relieve pressure on Griffin’s brain. Secondary to this brain bleed, Griffin suffered multiple strokes. Griffin remained in ICU approximately 2 weeks followed by 6 weeks of inpatient rehab. When he got to rehab, he couldn’t talk, open his mouth, or even sit up on his own. When we were discharged on 8/28/24 he was talking, eating a normal diet and walking with assistance with a walker. Griffin continues multiple rehab therapies outpatient as well as various doctor visits. Griffin has shown great improvements but has a very long road ahead. Griffin is a remarkable young man, who is full of life. He is very determined, competitive, hardworking and driven. This injury has taken an emotional toll on him though. This is another reason we are searching for ways to get him more therapy. He is very active in sports including baseball and basketball. His love of baseball runs deep! He is very involved at school academically: an all A honor roll, AIG, and Junior National Honor Society member. He is also part of the band and plays the trumpet. Griffin is loved by so many. He is the best big brother to his 2 younger brothers. He has his whole life ahead of him. We know with prayer, hard work and more therapy, Griffin will get back to living the life he deserves.
