Brent Jones Benefit

This letter is written on behalf of the many friends of Brent W. Jones.

Brent Jones is a 39 year old man who along with his eight year old daughter were involved in a serious ATV

            Lacey Jones, Brent's daughter, suffered two broken wrists, scrapes and bruises. She has casts on both arms and is recovering well. She has returned to school and is in good spirits and hopes to see her daddy soon.

            Due to Brent's actions of pushing his daughter off the ATV prior to going over the ravine, he very much saved his daughters life. Brent however suffered the most serious of injuries. Brent was originally flow to Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, WV but then was flown to University of Maryland, Baltimore Shock Trauma.

            Brent has suffered a broken nose, two cervical vertebrae fractures, multiple rib fractures, a collapsed lung, and the worst of the injuries, multiple thoracic vertebrae fractures which has left him without feeling from his chest down. The doctors have diagnosed him as a T6 paraplegic. The doctors, with their best medical expertise, have stated that the paralysis from his waist down will be permanent.   

            Brent underwent surgery to support his spine on Wednesday, August 18, 2010. He is continuing to improve daily and will hopefully be transferred to a rehabilitation center within a few weeks. Here is where the most difficult work begins.

            Brent is a 19 year veteran and Life Time Member of the Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad (PFVRS) and Calvert County Advanced Life Support (CALS).  He is also a 9 year veteran of the Calvert County 911 Control Center. He has donated his time, education and life to helping others. Now is the time we are trying to help him.

            He has an ever growing group of friends. Those of us, who are granted the opportunity to call him our friend, realize quickly that we have made a friend for life. His daughter, his family and his friends mean the world to him. His is a very giving person, someone who would without question give someone the shirt off his back.

            We, his family and his friends are very grateful for any and all support during this most difficult time in Brent's life. We are trying to make the many changes and challenges that are facing Brent as smooth as possible. Any donations, whether it be monetary, materials, labor, ect.... are greatly appreciated. Checks may be written out to Brent Jones Foundation. 100% of all proceeds, from fund raisers, boot drives, ect... will be given to Brent to assist in medical bills, home modifications, ect...

            In the upcoming months, there will be several fundraisers, boot drives, ect... For many of these we are looking for possible donations that can be raffled off. The next event will be a Poker Run in Calvert County on Saturday October 16, 2010.