My uncle, Chuck Cozza, is an amazing and inspirational person. In February 2006, Chuck suffered a massive brain injury to his head while on the job for his garage door business in Colorado. After the blow to his head, Chuck got in his truck to get help. But he didn’t get very far. A friend noticed Chuck’s truck pulled over by the side of the road. Chuck was unconscious. They brought him to the Hospital where he was in a coma for a number of months. Nobody knew if he would survive. When he finally woke up, he couldn’t talk. So no one really knows how the incident happened. Chuck has trouble communicating and nobody else witnessed the accident.
Over the last 5 years, however, Chuck has started a long and slow journey towards recovery. With the help and unwavering support of his wife, Kim, who never gave up on him, Chuck has made a lot of progress, even after medical professionals expressed doubt that he would ever get this far. Not to mention, that Chuck’s medical insurance policy was not adequate to cover his care and long-term treatment, so the family has faced mounting financial problems. Despite these hardships, Chuck has learned to talk again, laugh and smile, and even make jokes. He remembers his friends and family, but nothing about the accident. He has been able to stand and take steps with assistance. He even recently had physical therapy at a swimming pool. He has been a joy to be around with his positive attitude and persistence. Things were looking pretty good. Until yesterday.
Yesterday, Chuck had a several big seizures and is once again struggling for his life. This is not the first time that Chuck has had setbacks and seizures, but we can never be sure if he’ll recover – or if this will be the end. We’re praying that he recovers!
What can you do? I just ask that you send out your positive energy and prayers towards my dear Uncle Chuck in Colorado. He can use all the positive energy we can send his way. That would be so great.
And if you’d like any more info about Chuck Cozza and his family and how to help, you can always go to http://www.chuckcozza.com. That’s where the family often posts updates and photos.
We’re all rooting for you Chuck!
PTD