Prayer and support page for Garrett Riley Young. Garrett has Anoxic Brain Injury. This is the story God has given him to share.
10/16/2025
For anyone interested, this is the video posted by the BIAA-Tx in honor of Dr. Cindy Ivanhoe, MD.
This is a small part of Garrett's story but it's so important to have physicians like her who are in this role to help brain injury patient RECOVER. The role she has played in how far Garrett has come is monumental. She thinks outside of the box and doesn't put limitations on her patients.
Recovery IS POSSIBLE, as long as we don't quit, as long as there is support and as long as there are Drs who will fight with us and not against us.
You can also reach out to Dr. Brandon Crawford's office directly to help cover some of the costs of his important functional treatments.
The NeuroSolution Center of Austin:
Contact Julie at frontdesk@neurosolutionatx.com or call 512-659-7449 ext3. Let them know you are donating on behalf of Garrett's treatment.
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10/11/2025
Last night, I had the honor of joining Sherry at the 2025 Luminary Awards for the Brain Injury Association. Watching her on stage share the many hurdles she faces each day while navigating insurance, therapy, and medical needs for Garrett was truly inspiring. Her strength and perseverance continue to amaze me. Sherry is not only an incredible advocate for her son but also a voice for others in similar situations—those who struggle to get the help they need simply because they don’t know the right questions to ask.
I am super proud of you Sherry and grateful for you everyday! I know Garrett is thankful that you continue to be his voice and fight for his needs. I know ifs not as easy as you make it look everyday but you should know our entire house is grateful for all the lessons and love you continue give. We love you ♡
10/11/2025
We were thrilled to be asked to speak at the Luminary of the Year Award and fundraising event honoring Dr Cindy Ivanhoe.
Sharing Garrett's story and raising awareness is vital in recovery efforts.
To donate go to Givetaxfree.org and search for Garrett Riley Young
09/27/2025
Garrett has always been a friend to anyone who needed it.
Brain injury life is hard but being surrounded by people who love you can make a huge difference! Garrett has a lot of people who love and support him. Some people have fallen out of touch, because life gets busy, some people have a fallen out of touch because "it's too hard" to see Garrett in his current state. Some people have fallen out of touch because they don't want to put the effort into this kind of relationship. We get it. It's tough.... you know what's even tougher?? GARRETT RILEY YOUNG.... He's tougher than all of it. I'm so thankful to be given the opportunity to care for my son. I'm so thankful to have the abundance of support from the few who have stuck around to help. I'm so thankful to those who continue to reach out and check on Garrett.
Moral of the story..... Don't Leave Your People (especially your children) when times get tough.
Garrett's recovery has been a long journey and we're not through it yet. It's been hard. It's been heartbreaking, it's been complicated; but it's been an amazing experience to see how strong this kid is through it all.
We're still asking for help from anyone who would like to give it.
Pray for Garrett to have the breakthrough he DESERVES.
Ask God (or whoever you choose) to heal Garrett's brain.
Ask for his voice to be restored so we can hear him sing again.
Ask for his physical body to be healed so that he can stand on his own two feet again.
Ask for his heart and mind to know that he is still LOVED.
The Luminary of the Year award will be presented to one of Garrett's favorite physicians, Dr. Cindy Ivanhoe. She has been a constant advocate for Garrett and many others dealing with brain injury.
Recovery is possible!
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08/31/2025
Do you know someone who embodies strength, advocacy, and leadership in the brain injury community? Or are you ready to take your passion to the next level? The Brain Injury Association of America invites you to become a Luminary of the Year Champion Candidate—a leader in our national movement to raise awareness and critical funds for brain injury support, research, and advocacy. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/41qV78V
07/12/2025
Nothing better than a little UNO on a Saturday with Leah Marie ♡ ...... pretty sure someone was cheating but garrett didn't mind he still let her win ♡ Sherry Monroe Jesy Yesenia Gonzalez
05/29/2025
Garrett is so blessed to have so many people rooting for him!! Big things are coming, and we can't wait to see how far he will go in his recovery!
A few things on the agenda.
He is being referred back to TIRR for more therapy! The first time he went was during Covid and it didn't go very well. This time will be better! One of our goals right now is to get his body back into good working condition and they are just the team to do it! We don't have a specific date yet; we have to go through the process of getting insurance approval.
Garrett has also been measured for a new wheelchair. His original chair is no longer suited for his current body. Hopefully his new chair will make him more comfortable and will be able to grow with him as he continues to make progress.
Lastly, Thanks to so many who have donated, we are on track to get a round of intensives treatments with his functional medical team in Austin. Garrett just completed necessary bloodwork that will give them lots of information in order to get his body and brain prepared for the new treatments. We are hoping to be able to go at the end of this year or early next year! Here is their website if you would like to get more info on what they do there. https://www.neurosolutionatx.com
As always, we are so grateful to everyone who made a donation.
It takes a village!!
For anyone interested: There are a few ways you can help!
Donate at Garrett's Give Tax Free campaign and receive a tax credit, or you can contact the Dr.’s office directly and let them know you want to donate to Garrett’s treatment costs. Please see the link below for donations or the contact information for The NeuroSolution Center of Austin.
The NeuroSolution Center of Austin: Contact Julie at frontdesk@neurosolutionatx.com or call 512-659-7449 ext 3 and let them know you are donating to treatment for Garrett Young
We are so appreciative to everyone who continues to pray for Garrett’s recovery! There are so many of you fighting battles of your own and yet you are still helping us in the fight for Garrett's recovery. He is not giving up and neither are we!
05/07/2025
Important Update:
Garrett is doing really well. He is in a wonderful position to take his recovery to the next level and we need your help!
As most of you may remember, there was a huge setback between May 2023 – May 2024. There was a storm raging through Garrett’s entire system and nobody knew how to control it. There were too many hospital visits to count, and a wound that took an extremely long time to heal. Things have calmed down a lot over the last several months and he is ready to make big moves in his recovery!
Garrett has recently received a very generous donation on his Give Tax Free campaign. (Thank you, Elizabeth & Jeff!)
Because of that donation, we were able to reach out to Garrett’s functional neurology team and can begin preparing for new round of treatments. Garrett spent a week at The NeuroSolution Center of Austin in November 2021; after those treatments he had his best year and a half of recovery since his accident. Here is a link to their website. https://www.neurosolutionatx.com/ and their page https://www.facebook.com/neurosolutionatx/
We recently had a consultation with them to discuss the path forward. There are a couple of different treatments that will greatly benefit Garrett and initiate more recovery. Our biggest goal right now is for Garrett to talk again. These treatments will cost approximately $20k - $25k. Thanks to the recent donation, we’re able to pay for our consultation to determine best treatments, order specific testing that will be extremely beneficial to Garrett’s overall health and put down a deposit to get treatment started.
There are a few ways you can help! Donate at Garrett's Give Tax Free campaign and receive a tax credit, or you can contact the Dr.’s office directly and let them know you want to donate to Garrett’s treatment costs. Please see the link below for donations or the contact information for The NeuroSolution Center of Austin.
The NeuroSolution Center of Austin: Contact Julie at frontdesk@neurosolutionatx.com or call 512-659-7449 ext 3 and let them know you are donating to Garrett Young
We are so grateful for everyone who continues to pray for Garrett’s recovery. He is getting back on track and is ready to make big steps toward recovery!
04/20/2025
Happy Easter!!
04/16/2025
Getting out of the house today. 💚
04/01/2025
Never accept Never.
Garrett is still making progress. He no longer takes Keppra for seizure. He's working on his core and has been able to sit on the side of the bed for periods of time unassisted. He laughs, he smiles and he is loved.
We will never give up fighting for his recovery. One day he will be able to tell his story for himself.
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On November 10, 2019 Garrett Riley Young suffered an unimaginable motorcycle accident that left him with a Traumatic Brain Injury or more specifically Anoxic Brain Injury. He spent the first 10 days in a coma, completely sedated and on a ventilator fighting for his life. He remained in Conroe Regional Hospital CCU for the first 3 weeks. He was then moved to a Long-term Acute Care facility nearby for continuing care. The neurological care at this facility was almost nonexistent. The neurologist did not participate in helping Garrett progress and ended up causing him more harm than good. We ended up moving to Memorial Hermann Neuroscience ICU in order to get Garrett stabilized. After almost 2 weeks there, we were able to move to Nexus Specialty Hospital. This is a Long-Term Acute Care Facility that specializes in Neuro Rehabilitation.
Garrett lost control of his motorcycle for unknown reasons. He was then hit by an oncoming car. When the car came to a stop Garrett was trapped underneath the car face down. He did not suffer any internal injuries, there were no broken or fractured bones, there was no swelling or bleeding on his brain. Garrett’s accident simply left him without oxygen to his brain for an unconfirmed amount of time. He has had to battle pneumonia, bacterial infections and ongoing seizures. Time and God will reveal his long-term neurological status. He has made a lot of progress since day 1 of his accident but he still has a very long way to go. Currently his eyes are open and will occasionally follow commands, though this is not consistent, but it is progress. He is able to use his legs and has movement in his arms. Physical Therapy is very helpful in maintaining a good physical status.
Garrett has a love of music, specifically Foo Fighters, Blink-182, Switchfoot, Queens of the Stone Age and Frank Sinatra. He taught himself how to play the guitar and drums. He and his girlfriend, Dakota, have 2 cats he adores, Ace and Spade. He also loves playing video games when he isn’t working as a land surveyor. Garrett is an amazing person who loves to laugh and joke around. He has a large support group of friends and family who love him and who are committed to helping him get better. He is and has always been a person who would do anything to help anyone in need, now HE needs our help!
Garrett has a great job with insurance but as everyone knows, insurance will only pay for so much. Spending an extended amount of time in hospital CCU and then being moved to a long-term care facility will be costly. We are asking for donations to help cover some of the costs of medical bills coming our way. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated.
God will guide Garrett on this journey and will reveal his path in time. Please continue to pray for Garrett and the medical staff taking care of him.
