Arr, a wee lad from Texas, aged ten, bein' in a cursed coma after a voyage to NYC, arr!
2024-02-10
Arrr! A lad from Texas be findin' himself locked in a battle for his life, as he befallen with a terrible sickness whilst celebratin' his birthday voyage to the grand city of New York! Straight to the ICU, he was taken, a true fight for survival, matey!
A Texas family's trip to the Big Apple for their son's 10th birthday took a turn for the worse when their son became violently ill and had to be put into a coma at a New York City ICU. The family had planned a surprise vacation for their son, Riker, to experience the popular Broadway musical, Hamilton, and to try New York City pizza for the first time. Little did they know that Riker would end up in the hospital.Riker's father, David Stippick, described his son as happy and healthy before the trip, so it was a shock to see him suddenly become sick. Riker complained of a severe headache while they were at the World Trade Center, and shortly after, he vomited and had to lie down. His parents rushed him to the hospital, where doctors put him into a medically induced coma.
The doctors in New York City suspect that Riker may have an arteriovenous malformation, which is an abnormal connection between his arteries and veins that can cause bleeding in the brain or spinal cord. Surgeons had to drill a hole in Riker's skull to drain blood and fluid and remove clotting. The family is now anxiously waiting for Riker to wake up from the coma and for a proper diagnosis.
During this difficult time, the Stippick family has received an outpouring of support from their community, including their church in Texas. A GoFundMe account was set up by their church's lead pastor, which has already raised over $78,000. The family is grateful for the support and is hopeful for Riker's recovery.