Update: 7/2 11pm after MRI

Yusef is still on his way to recovery, but still intubated. The doctors are hopeful he will make a full recovery within 6-12 months, thanks in part to the efforts of our extended community thus far.

The outpouring of support has been overwhelming and we ask that you continue your support through prayers, donations and spreading the word. The expected hospital bill is going to be enormous, and although the urgency is no longer there, the need to help cover his expenses still is. The family appreciates any extra financial help they can receive. JazakAllah Khayr

Lina Tayseer Kurdi
Just an update on Yusef. Today after he got an MRI he was not as heavily sedated and had his eyes open for the first time. I asked him if he could see me, and he nodded yes. He seemed to be is pain and very agitated so my mom asked him if the neck brace was bothering him he shook his head no then we asked if it the tubes? he nodded yes. AlhumduAllah this is a good sign he is responding. He also had an exam on his esophagus and the doctor cleared him for extubation tomorrow inshAllah. The last step is to see if he is a able to talk. InshAllah khair Please everyone keep making duah for him. Allah ye7my wa yeshfee inshAllah.