Living It up For Lori

Local singer has a stroke and has defied the odds to not only stay alive but is showing signs that her brain is rewiring itself making some type of recovery a possibility.

She can only communicate by blinking her eyes and using an alphabet chart to “spell” out her needs when someone else points to the letters.

With a Dasher computer she could communicate more effectively and have a better chance for survival as “locked-in” patients typically have a low survival rate due to their diminished will to live.  (Her husband Rob Stuart is the point person on those details)

Her medical bills exceed $1 million dollars and she has no health insurance like millions of Americans.

She is at a nursing home and is not at Memorial’s Rehabilitation Center because of “the system.”  She is awaiting Medicaid in hopes that she can have decent medical care and the tools and support needed to rehabilitate. 

Friends are doing their own physical therapy to help her recover while we wait.

A group of friends decided to do a unique, multi-venue event to raise money for the computer and medical and rehabilitation expenses.    (David Whidden is your contact)  (Bill Hodgson is her best friend and her band member)

We are operating under Wilmington Island Wishes which is an official 501(c)3 Non-profit.  All tax deductible gifts should be made out to Wilmington Island Wishes. 

This started out to be 5-8 venues.  Now we have over 21 venues .The official event day is Thursday, July 29^th, but many venues are doing things prior and just after.  We have asked them to make it their own and be unique.

Some venues are doing luau’s, poker tournaments, belly dancing expositions, 50/50 raffles, drinking games, balloon pops with fun prizes…

All venues will be collection donations in buckets as labeled below and selling “Lori Bucks” to plaster all around their venue.  Bay Street Blues and JJ Bonerz are quite the sites to behold! 

Facebook is being utilized to promote and share a detailed listing of events and itineraries.  Search both Living it up for lori and Livin’ it up for Lori.

 A local singer, Lori Stuart suffered a devastating stoke at the age of 45.  A talented singer and dynamic entertainer, Lori went from singing on-stage in downtown Savannah to being completely paralyzed and on a respirator in just a few hours.  Imagine the devastation for her family and friends, but even more imagine the personal anguish of being trapped inside

Join the legions of fans and supporters for “Living it Up for Lori” on Thursday, July 29th.  This unique multi-venue event will take place at 20 different venues from Richmond Hill, Savannah, Tybee Island and throughout the historic district.  Each venue is offering something different from live music, drink specials, raffles, dinners, giveaways and more.  Find us on Facebook at Living it Up for Lori for a complete itinerary and more details!  Venues listed below.

 LOCATIONS

* The Warehouse (River Street)

* JJ Bonerz (Bay Street)

* Chuck's Bar (River Street)

* Bay Street Blues (Bay Street)

* Churchill’s Pub (Bay Street)

* Bernie’s Oyster House (River Street)

* Live Wire (River Street)

* Pour Larry's ( City Market)

* Wild Wing Cafe (City Market)

* Tantra (Broughton Street)   Saturday, July 24^th event

* Savannah Smiles (between Bay & River Street)

* Sentient Bean (Forsyth Park)

* Rock House (Tybee Island)

* Tailgate (on Abercorn across from Home Depot)

* Augie’s Pub (in Richmond Hill)

* Jukebox (in Richmond Hill)  Wednesday and Friday night event

* Islands Sports Bar (Wilmington Island)

* The Britannia (Wilmington Island)   3 day event

* Cheer's to You (Wilmington Island)

* Robyn's Nest (Pooler)

*Boar’s Head Restaurant (River Street)