Jeremy Friedrich (Family Photo) |
FULLERTON -- A 4-year-old boy is fighting for his life after becoming entangled in a jump rope in his own backyard.
Jeremy Friedrich was playing with his sister, Emily, 6, at their Fullerton home on November 29 when a jump rope he tied to a play set accidentally wound around his neck, according to his family.
Jeremy's heart stopped and he wasn't breathing when his father found him.
His mother tried CPR but wasn't able to revive him until paramedics arrived on the scene.
Jeremy was taken to St. Jude Medical Center and then transferred to Children's Hospital of Orange County where he is in a coma, but improving.
Jeremy's dad was watching the kids but had stepped inside the house for a minute.
While inside, he noticed a broken window and began picking up broken glass, keeping him inside longer than expected.
The Friedrichs posted an update on Jeremy's condition Tuesday on their Web site, caringbridge.org with the link oursuperherojeremy, and asked that people join a unified prayer time from 5 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
They also asked that people show additional support by participating in a short time of fasting.
Jeremy's mother said on the site that doctors are beginning to press them about "critical decisions" regarding the boy's treatment. According to a relative, that decision has to do with a tracheotomy.
Friends and strangers across the nation have brought thousands of visits to the Web site for Jeremy.
The family is hoping to raise awareness of the dangers of jump ropes and prevent others from suffering their heartache.
Donations for medical expenses have been pouring into a Fullerton bank account for Jeremy. The Friedrichs have another son, Seth, who suffers from Perthes Disease, which is a rare hip disorder, friend Suzanne Alexander said.
The family has minimal insurance coverage. Regardless of the outcome, Jeremy could need long-term care.
To help the family, contributions may be mailed to the Jeremy Friedrich Fund, P.O. Box 10151, Fullerton, CA. 92838 or go to any branch of Fullerton Community Bank and deposit directly into the Friedrich Family Fund.
More information is also available at www.prayforjeremy.org.
Jeremy Friedrich was playing with his sister, Emily, 6, at their Fullerton home on November 29 when a jump rope he tied to a play set accidentally wound around his neck, according to his family.
Jeremy's heart stopped and he wasn't breathing when his father found him.
His mother tried CPR but wasn't able to revive him until paramedics arrived on the scene.
Jeremy was taken to St. Jude Medical Center and then transferred to Children's Hospital of Orange County where he is in a coma, but improving.
Jeremy's dad was watching the kids but had stepped inside the house for a minute.
While inside, he noticed a broken window and began picking up broken glass, keeping him inside longer than expected.
The Friedrichs posted an update on Jeremy's condition Tuesday on their Web site, caringbridge.org with the link oursuperherojeremy, and asked that people join a unified prayer time from 5 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
They also asked that people show additional support by participating in a short time of fasting.
Jeremy's mother said on the site that doctors are beginning to press them about "critical decisions" regarding the boy's treatment. According to a relative, that decision has to do with a tracheotomy.
Friends and strangers across the nation have brought thousands of visits to the Web site for Jeremy.
The family is hoping to raise awareness of the dangers of jump ropes and prevent others from suffering their heartache.
Donations for medical expenses have been pouring into a Fullerton bank account for Jeremy. The Friedrichs have another son, Seth, who suffers from Perthes Disease, which is a rare hip disorder, friend Suzanne Alexander said.
The family has minimal insurance coverage. Regardless of the outcome, Jeremy could need long-term care.
To help the family, contributions may be mailed to the Jeremy Friedrich Fund, P.O. Box 10151, Fullerton, CA. 92838 or go to any branch of Fullerton Community Bank and deposit directly into the Friedrich Family Fund.
More information is also available at www.prayforjeremy.org.
