Lee Lee Jones Patient Assistance Endowment Fund
The Lee Lee Jones Patient Assistance Endowment Fund was established in 2025 by When You're Ready author Kareem Rosser and Lee Lee's family and friends in honor of Lee Lee's strength and resilience, and the dedication and commitment of her BMRH care team. Endowment income provides financial support for patients and families who have a need for therapy, medical equipment, or other items or services vital to the patient's recovery, and who otherwise do not have the ability to pay.
About Lee Lee
On December 22, 2016, Lee Lee Jones was home for the Christmas holidays after completing her first semester in the University of Pennsylvania’s graduate program for a master’s in social work. While riding a horse on her family farm, the horse spooked, causing them both to fall. Although Lee Lee was wearing a helmet, she was knocked unconscious.
She was airlifted to the Level 1 Trauma Center at Christiana Medical Center, where she was rushed into emergency surgery. Due to significant brain swelling, doctors removed part of her skull. Lee Lee barely survived the night and remained in a coma for 7½ weeks. She was diagnosed with Diffuse Axonal Injury, a severe traumatic brain injury.
During her time in the ICU at Christiana, Lee Lee faced numerous complications, including pneumonia, MRSA, severe respiratory distress syndrome, and neuro storming. Once stabilized, she was transferred to Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital in an emergent state—non-verbal, almost completely paralyzed, and only able to open her eyes slightly.
Over her nine-month inpatient stay at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital and continued outpatient therapy over the past eight years, Lee Lee has made remarkable progress. She relearned how to swallow, walk, and perform daily activities. Thanks to the dedicated and experienced team at BMRH, Lee Lee has regained significant independence. She can now eat on her own, perform small tasks, and enjoy games. Her speech and memory continue to improve, and she delights in puzzles, listening to music, and spending time with her animals. Lee Lee also loves dining out with friends and family.
Lee Lee's family is eternally grateful to the medical staff at Christiana Hospital and the compassionate team at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital—including nurses, aides, therapists, doctors, and staff—whose expertise and care have given Lee Lee a second chance at life.
About the Author
Kareem Rosser
Kareem Rosser is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He received a BA in economics from Colorado State University (CSU). While at CSU, he led his collegiate polo team to a national polo championship. At the same time, he was honored as the intercollegiate polo player of the year. Kareem returned to Work to Ride, where he was originally introduced to polo, and now serves as the Executive Vice President. He lives with his family in Philadelphia.