The Story of JD Hartman
In 2008, an 11-year-old boy named JD suffered an anoxic brain injury from a nonfatal drowning incident in a hot tub. The family saw "life as normal" change that Saturday afternoon as they and their four children faced the uncertainty of life ahead. As JD underwent extensive treatment for his injuries over a 6-month hospital stay, the community stepped up and supported the family both financially and emotionally.
As JD began treatment, his family struggled with the lack of information and guidance, as well as the mounting expenses for items such as home renovations, transportation, medical equipment for their home, and recovery-based therapies not covered by insurance. They received significant financial support from their community, and a decision was made to form Hope4JD (later renamed Hope4Minds) to help families facing similar struggles.
