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Woman shares important message after she woke up unable to move…

Viral News Article

UNILAD (LADbible)

Emily Brown

Brook Aleksic; paralyzed; plasma donation; GoFundMe; UNILAD

20-year-old Canadian athlete Brook Aleksic became completely paralyzed within hours due to a rare spinal stroke. Now her family shares an urgent message about donating plasma and supporting her expensive recovery (UNILAD, July 4 2025).

Brook Aleksic during plasma exchange treatment (GoFundMe image)

Viral news piece: Highlights the “important message” from Brook’s family after she woke up one morning and, within 2 hours, was completely paralyzed from her neck down. Recaps Brook Aleksic’s thriving life (UVic high achiever, curling doc star) before the sudden transverse myelitis attack. Emphasizes the call for plasma donation – notes she’s had 14 plasma exchanges requiring ~175 donors – and includes Brook’s own note urging eligible people to donate blood/plasma in her honor (“Look for ‘Brook’s Plasma Pals’ at blood.ca”). Also covers the GoFundMe aims (covering wheelchairs, transport, home care) and quotes how Brook “continues to amaze us… always thanking every person… her spirit is unshaken”. Concludes with how readers can donate (link provided).

Donate To Support Brook

Brook’s journey will be long and costly. She has been transported to Vancouver to begin intensive rehabilitation and needs specialized equipment and home modifications

How Your Support Helps

Funds from her supporters will help with:

Brook Aleksic spinal stroke, inspiring recovery story, donate to Brook

Medical care and rehabilitation

Long‑term physiotherapy, occupational therapy and nursing support

Brook Aleksic spinal stroke, inspiring recovery story, donate to Brook

Home and vehicle modifications

Ramps, lifts and other accessibility adaptations so she can return home safely

Brook Aleksic spinal stroke, inspiring recovery story, donate to Brook

Travel and lodging

Costs for her family to be by her side during rehabilitation.

Brook Aleksic spinal stroke, inspiring recovery story, donate to Brook

Adaptive equipment

Wheelchairs, braces and other devices that insurance will not cover

Brook Aleksic spinal stroke, inspiring recovery story, donate to Brook

24/7 support

Professional caregivers to assist Brook with daily living

Brook Aleksic spinal stroke, inspiring recovery story, donate to Brook

The future and the unknown

Brook’s path forward is filled with unknowns. With a rare spinal stroke, there is no clear roadmap—only possibility, risk, and hope.

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