Helping somebody in critical condition

**HStream1** · 10-17-2018, 05:01 AM

Megan Update as of: 10/16/18 6:30pm- OK, here is the latest on Meg!! So far, it looks like she continues to have more good days than bad. She has been moved a rehab hospital closer to home. Currently, she is still not ready for visitors, so the family does not wish to reveal the location at this time. She is settling into the routine at the Rehab and they have begun working her hard. Megan has started with Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy. Today, her tremors seem to be a little worse than usual, to the point of being painful. They are finding that her long-term memory appears to be intact. However, her short-term memory still appears to be the area of damage. She is responding to family with frequent smiles and at times we can get her to laugh!! Her ‘loving’ sister, Michele, took this selfie earlier today, which I am sure Megan will seek revenge on all of us for allowing it to get posted, once she recovers. We are hoping they will look to remove the trach soon, however in the meantime they have covered it with a valve, so she can try to speak.

**HStream1** · 10-17-2018, 05:22 AM

FYI to the racers. VODBA Virginia Outlaw Drag Boat Association has their end of the year Race event at Plymouth North Carolina on the Roanoke River. The Event is dedicated to Megan Franzoso Fund and all (100%) Raffle proceeds will go to Megans medical Expenses. The race dates are October 27/28. The Race Rules for classes can be seen at http://vodba.net/rules--classes.html. In addition to the classes posted we will be adding a Pro Drag OB class for this race. No weight limit, any motor, mid, any Fuel. NO NITROUS!!!

Also!!! There will be a seperate Raffel drawing once 100 tickets are sold for a NEW Benelli Supernova Pump Shotgun in Camo with Case. @20.00 per ticket. You Do not have to be present to win. If you'd like a ticket PM or call me (757-544-1787). I can take Paypal @ jbcincnc@aol.com. Make sure you State: Shotgun Raffle your Name, Address, City, State, Zip and Phone number in the Paypal comments. Send $20.50 to Friend or family if not include 4% xtra to cover paypal fees. I will fill in your raffel information on the Ticket Stub include it with the other Tickets to be drawn and mail you your Ticket. Thats what the Xtra .50 is for postage. Must be 21 years of age, a US Citizen, No Past Felony convictions or pending Felony Charges.

**HStream1** · 10-18-2018, 06:43 AM

Just a FYI to everyone that PayPaled me $$$ for Shotgun Raffle tickets. Your Tickets were mailed to you yesterday. Thanks for your support!!! Also Some that purchased have told me if their ticket(s) win, to raffle the Shotgun again. I have 50 Xtra tickets so if that ends up the case there will be a second raffle @$20.00 per ticket for 50 tickets.

**HStream1** · 10-20-2018, 05:22 AM

Just a FYI ScreamandFly Family. The VODBA (Virginia Outlaw Drag Boat Association) Final Race for 2018 is approaching FAST!!! We would love to Raffle the Benelli Supernova Shotgun at the race to benefit the Megan Franzoso Fund. But like the tickets read "Winner will be drawn after 100 tickets are sold". So far Screamandfly members have purchased a total of 6 tickets???

This membership is over 30k strong with just over 10k being active every week. Yet this thread alone has been visited by 1578 members with 32 comments. There are two other threads that are related to this matter and they have been visited a total of 4468 times with 90 comments. Thats a total of 6046 visits and 132 comments. Yet out of over 6000 visits and 132 comments This family cant do any better than to purchase 6 tickets @20.00 each for a chance to win a $800.00 Shotgun with Case????????????

**HStream1** · 10-22-2018, 07:31 AM

Megan Update as of 10/21/2018 As most know Megan has been moved to a rehab facility closer to home 10 minutes vs 1 1/2 hrs. While she still has her feed tube in and the Trake She has better arm mobility, Smiling alot and tries to laugh even though she sounds like a Goose because of the Trake. Yesterday she walked about 70 feet so she is making baby step progress. There was a benefit Spaghetti Dinner yesterday at one of the EMS branches. A group of 50 Bikers from a local club showed up and ate. The Benefit raised about 8k.

**HStream1** · 10-23-2018, 04:49 AM

A more detailed Megan Update:10/22/18 9pm- We continue to have good news to report. Megan continues to make forward progress. The staff at the Rehab Hospital have actually gotten her to begin walking, with assistance and a walker. It is unbelievable to think where we were about 5 weeks ago and how far she has come. Although she still cannot speak, she attempts to spell things out using a sign board, pointing to letters. We are able to get her to smile a lot, even laughing occasionally (usually as we make fun of her mother!! Sorry Deb!). Today, Megan created a bit of panic with the nursing staff as she decided to pull out her tracheotomy tube on her own! Until they realized that she was in no distress and quite entertained by all the activity, the decided to leave it out (they were planning to pull it this week anyway).

On a side note, yesterday's Spaghetti Dinner was a huge success. The family wishes to extend our sincere appreciation to Berkeley PBA and their EMT's for hosting the event and a special thanks to Zach Kolas for leading the charge to organize this amazing event. The number of local businesses that have donated prizes to be auctioned off, has been amazing.

**nitro_rat** · 10-23-2018, 08:24 AM

It's great to hear some good news!

**HStream1** · 10-23-2018, 08:52 AM

Josh i received your paypal for 5 raffle tickets!! Thanks for your support!!! I tried calling you but your mailbox is full and i couldnt leave a message. Your stubs are filled out and included with the others to be drawn. Ill mail out your tickets today to the address provided. Is 954 FM 844 correct?

Originally Posted by nitro_rat

It's great to hear some good news!

**nitro_rat** · 10-23-2018, 09:03 AM

Yes sir. Thanks!

**HStream1** · 10-29-2018, 12:55 PM

OK Shotgun raffle update. All 100 Tickets sold by Saturday evening!!! We had a Cook Out gathering for everyone that wanted to attend. Was close to 50 people!!! I cooked a Cajun Shrimp and Sausage boil with corn and potatoes. Also several bushels of Oysters and some Shrimp and sausage Kabobs. The Cook out netted $645.00 which was added to the Shotgun raffle. I also received some mail in Donations from a few Scream and Fly Members. Thank you everyone that contributed or bought Raffle tickets!!!!!!! The total donated from the Shotgun raffle, Cook Out and mail in donations was $2725.00. The VODBA Club Raffles, sales etc have yet to be totaled. But Ill Post the results as soon as I know!!!. The Shotgun was won by Chris Blanton of Conley SC. Chris is the Crew Chief for Tre Skipper who races with VODBA in the 1200/1400# carb classes.

**rock** · 10-29-2018, 02:59 PM

What's the latest news on Megan?

Rock

**HStream1** · 10-30-2018, 05:08 AM

OK everyone heres the complete total from the Megan Franzoso Benefit Drag Boat Race.
Megan Franzoso Benefit
Screamn' Down The Roanoke
Drag Boats Race
Gun Raffle & Cookout - $2725
VODBA Raffles/Sales - $1266
Driver Winnings Donated - $1245
VODBA Donations - $400
TOTAL: $5,636
Thank you all that participated and donated!
Please keep Megan and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

The Drivers that donated their winningsCorey Scotti, James Nance, Jeff Bagwell, Jimmy Clouser, Michael Bates, David Walker, Bud Conner, Douglas Sullivan

**tux974** · 10-30-2018, 05:13 AM

Awesome job!......

Also extremely glad she is making fantastic improvements.......

**HStream1** · 10-30-2018, 05:22 AM

Megan Update as of 10/29/18 2pm- Meg is still making forward progress!! She has been working hard every day with Speech, Occupational and Physical therapists!! Today they have decided to add cardiac rehab to her daily daily routine. With the work of the therapists she has begun walking with the assistance of a walker.. and today she took steps without the walker!!! She is still having difficulty with speech but we are hopeful this improves as her trach hole grows shut. The fundraisers to date were both an overwhelming success. There is talk of a benefit hockey game coming.. stay tuned for more on this as it comes available. We still dont think she is up for visitors at this time... but here are some pics from today's visit...

**HStream1** · 10-30-2018, 06:04 AM

Megan Update as of 10/29/18 2pm- Meg is still making forward progress!! She has been working hard every day with Speech, Occupational and Physical therapists!! Today they have decided to add cardiac rehab to her daily routine. With the work of the therapists she has begun walking with the assistance of a walker.. and today she took steps without the walker!!! She is still having difficulty with speech but we are hopeful this improves as her trach hole grows shut. The fundraisers to date were both an overwhelming success. There is talk of a benefit hockey game coming.. stay tuned for more on this as it comes available. We still dont think she is up for visitors at this time... but here are some pics from today's visit...