On Sc'Eric's Return and an in-person Fundraising Opportunity

Sc'Eric did have an unplanned grocery store trip on Saturday and was spotted by someone. This isn't bad - we're trying to give him opportunities to get back into life - but it's important to understand that while he looks the same, his brain is not in the same place, and he doesn't always realize that (anosognosia). There's an article that, while focused on caretakers, will likely apply to all of us: The Invisible Grief of Loving Someone Who Came Back Different

That said, I think it behooves all of us to learn at least a little more about recovery from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and we have a unique opportunity coming up that is also a fundraiser for Sc'Eric. I'll let the organizer, Kathy Morrow, take the reins for a moment:


Dear Friends,
You are cordially invited to a special event on August 20, 2026, beginning at 5pm, at 3Dots Downtown, State College, where Lethan Candlish will share, "Who Am I Again?," a story of recovery from traumatic brain injury.

In addition to Lethan's masterful performance, the evening will feature community organizations sharing resources and creative activities, refreshments, an opportunity to participate in a journaling and storytelling exercise, and a talk-back with Lethan following his performance.

Thanks to an Awesome Grant from 3Dots, the event is free for all individual and group participants. Many of you may know, Sc'Eric Horner, a beloved local bartender. Sc'Eric was in a bicycle accident this June and suffered a traumatic brain injury. A Go-Fund-Me has recently been created to help cover costs of what will be astronomical bills. With blessings from Sc'Eric's loved ones, and Lethan, we will be collecting funds for Sc'Eric. In Lethan's words, "It will be a privilege to collect donations - the purpose of this piece is to reach out and if I can help in any way, it will be an honor. I’m so sorry to hear about his accident and hope this story can help in some small way."

We hope to see you on August 20 for a creative, thoughtful, and moving time together.
Thank you,
Kathy Morrow, event organizer

I've also added the flyer to this post


 

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