“Their care made sure he faced his journey with dignity, and their kindness made us feel welcome and comfortable.”įour days later J.C.’s condition had not improved, and his family made the decision to remove the ventilator and see if he could breathe unassisted. “One evening a CCU nurse sat with me and rubbed my back while I sat with J.C.,” said Nancy. during the nights – the first night in his room, and later in the CCU family room where she said the nursing staff showed exemplary care for J.C., but also made sure that she was rested and taken care of while she kept a vigil over her son. “They fully supported J.C., and our family as well during this difficult time.” “The CCU staff were fantastic,” said Nancy. was intubated and placed on a ventilator, then admitted to the Critical Care Unit (CCU) to receive care from the specialized team there. would have if his brain was able to recover from being deprived of oxygen for so long. Yousery Koubaesh, and the group discussed the quality of life J.C. Reeve called in Critical Care Intensivist Dr.
in the Emergency Department when they arrived. J.C.’s parents, Bernie and Nancy, were notified of his condition and they met him as he arrived at the Emergency Department (ED).īernie said Intensivist-Anaesthesiologist Dr. Despite the efforts of group home staff and the paramedics who responded to the 911 call, he was unable to be resuscitated and was rushed to the Brantford General. One evening during dinner at his home, J.C. Though he visited his parents at their home regularly during the week, he required specialized support due to his disabilities, but that didn’t stop him from enjoying life, school or sports. was 46 years old and lived in a group home in the community. “We elected to donate his organs in the hope that his incredible joy could be shared with others.” had such a generous spirit and a true love for life,” said Nancy. passed away, it made sense to do good for others through organ donation. J.C.’s parents said he was such a happy man, and he shared unconditional love with everyone he knew and met. would have approved of their choice to donate his organs, and in turn save the lives of three desperately sick individuals, when he passed away last year. Son’s ‘generous spirit’ enables Parkins family to save three livesīernie and Nancy Parkins are certain their son, J.C.
Yousery Koubaesh, grateful family Bernie and Nancy Parkins and Intensivist Dr.
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