Here’s the latest update on Dayna Grant. Quick recap about Dayne’s accident. She sustained a head injury while on set filming for an upcoming series/film. After experiencing symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury Dayna was sent for Neuroimaging CT and MRI scans. Unfortunately receiving the devastating diagnosis of an 8mm Aneurysm and upper spinal (neck) injuries. Surgeons recommend immediate surgery. As is often the way with these things Insurance and liability are a maze of red tape and potentially life threatening delay through the Public Health system. The fans stepped in and raised $113,726 (NZ$ and converted to USD = $78,359.60) in addition to Lucy Lawless and Rob Tapert donating $20,000. An incredible show of support.
and now the latest update:
In true superhero fashion – Dayna has been healing and recovering like “Wolverine” since her surgery. She has been helped tremendously by spending at least one hour + in a “Hard” Hyperbaric Chamber daily which has only been possible due to your support. Additionally, she has been able to seek nutritional support and physical & cognitive therapy regularly- all thanks to these amazing donations. As you may know, Dayna was unable to work for months prior to having her life-saving surgery and required the care of another 24/7. Currently, Dayna’s eyesight is roughly 80% back in the left eye. Much improved and Dayna is very happy with this progress. Dayna was able to do her first scuba dive in the Ocean since 2020- another huge milestone in her recovery. Dayna has taken it upon herself to try to educate others on head injuries/concussions (as well as directly help others with brain trauma) and rehabilitation, specifically in regard to the benefits of the Hyperbaric chamber, lots of love and laughter!
Dayna has been able to re-open her stunt school “New Zealand Stunt School” and is enjoying teaching and helping the new stunt performers safely train and learn. She cannot thank everyone enough for supporting her through a time she feared going alone. Thank you to everyone who donated!
More Photos of Dayna filming Xena: Warrior Princess and Wonder Woman
More information can be found here: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/stunt-woman-dayna-grant-brain-surgery/updates/aef597fe
