Friends Fundraise To Modify Home Of Young Man Left Quadriplegic After Bike Accident

SAG HARBOR, NY — A Sag Harbor father has reached out to help his son, left a quadriplegic after a devastating bicycle accident three years ago.

Dan Weldon has created a GoFundMe page, "Jeff's Accessible Home Modification," which has raised $9,121 of its $100,000 goal so far.

On the page he writes that he is grateful that, "Miraculously, it did not kill him and though living with severe paralysis, he is still very much present and vital, thankfully. Going through this has brought incredible sadness, but today I am writing with great hopes for the future."

Weldon said, for his son, "it’s a long road of personal readjustment and recovery to rebuild a life from such a catastrophic event. With intense determination he managed to re-learn some movement and has begun to re-acclimate. At this time his most important need is modification of his housing situation to make daily care and activities more accessible to him."

While the process has begun, with architectural plans wrought, permits obtained, and an "empathetic" builder onboard, there are still costs related to materials and subcontractors that must be met, Weldon said.

"Upon learning Jeff’s story, friends inquired about how they could help. Their earnest offers were so touching, and it was their continued interest that sparked this fundraiser. We hope to raise enough, quickly, so construction is not stifled," he said. "Your consideration is warmly appreciated. The fund will be solely and entirely used to modify his home in order that he may gain a tiny bit of ease and comfort in his daily life."

To donate, click here.

Photo courtesy of GoFundMe.