Steve Hill is a great friend of mine who was recently stricken with a very serious stroke. In order to defray the cost of Steven's care, a foundation has been set-up in his name. My hope is that through exposure on this web-site that we may be able to get the word out, and in doing so, help Steven on his road to recovery. 

I have included Steven's story below. Please give it a read.  If you might be able to help in the fundraising effort please send your donation to the address listed at the bottom of this page.  Also, if you would like to follow Steven's progress please click the link at the bottom of the page and you will be connected to the Steven T. Hill Stroke Foundation Blog-Site.  Thank you for your time and I hope that you may be able to lend a helping hand.    

"Steven's Story" (as noted by his sister):

Steven T. Hill was born and raised in Lexington, Massachusetts, where he was surrounded by loving parents, dear friends, and an ever-so-annoying little sister (that's me!). I can honestly say that Steven was the most caring, ever-present big brother that a sister could hope for. I watched adoringly as Steven grew into who he is today: a compassionate, fun-loving, talented young man. A whiz with computers, Steven also enjoys spending time with his wife and nearby family, playing with his two adorable cats, working on his cars, jamming on his bass guitar, golfing with friends, and traveling.

On a recent trip to Jamaica in May 2009, Steven woke up one morning not feeling so well and complaining of pain in his right arm. He suddenly collapsed and had a seizure, and was rushed to a nearby local hospital. With the onset of a second seizure a few short hours later, doctors realized that Steven's health was deteriorating fast and that they were not equipped to deal with such a major trauma. He was quickly transported to a larger hospital in Montego Bay, where he was given a CT scan. The scan showed that Steven's brain was bleeding heavily. Doctors knew he needed to be transported as soon as possible to a major hospital in the United States. At this point, the right side of Steven's body was already paralyzed.

Steven was transported to Aventura Hospital in Florida via med flight at midnight that same night. With his wife, Tanya, by his side the whole way, Steven quickly drifted into unconsciousness. We didn't realize how serious his condition was until the next morning, when doctors shared with us that Steven's case was 'extremely critical,' with every passing minute more precarious than the next.

Steven, at the young age of 33, had had a massive stroke. However, due in part to a rare blood condition known as Protein C Deficiency, he specifically had what is called a Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis (CVST). CVST is a rare form of stroke that results from a blood clot of the dural venous sinuses, which drain blood from the brain. This meant that Steven's brain was both bleeding and clotting at the same time.

As it turns out, Steven's case is very rare, unusual, and incredibly severe. The doctors needed to relieve the swelling of his brain, somehow clot the bleed on his brain, and at the same time thin his blood in order to get rid of the clot. Steven has had several major medical procedures, including a hemicraniectomy, where doctors removed a piece of his skull so that his brain could swell without restriction. This piece of skull is stitched into his abdomen, and will be reattached at a later date. His condition is still very tenuous but doctors do feel he is making slow but steady progress in the right direction.

Stephen is currently hospitalized in Boston where he will undergo rehabilitation and then hopefully return home. We remain optimistic, and hope that Steven will eventually make a full recovery. Steven has many supporters and people who love him, and with the anticipated success of this Foundation, he will have the financial means necessary to help him on his long journey back to life as he knew it.