Timmy McDonnell, The Amazing Save

10/08/2025

Some more pictures from Kyle Nodes wedding

10/04/2025

Hello friends, today marks 11 years since Timmy almost lost his life to a drunk driver.He survived but his brain injury has made his life very difficult.We are very proud of him and he is truly the Amazing Save and as parents we couldn't be any prouder. Special thanks to his friends who invite him to their weddings and special occasions. It is his only social activity and we appreciate it. Over the years we have we documented his long recovery and hope to have a short film on his amazing story done soon.It will be very inspirational..."Remember the most astonishing thing about miracles is they happen". Love Tim,Clare,Timmy,Matt and Lucy

01/09/2025

Thank you to everyone who wished Timmy a happy birthday....every day is a gift as he continues to try and recover from his injuries...Hoping for a great 2025....Tim and Clare

01/07/2025

Timmy turns 31 today...He has come a long way since his 21st birthday at Kessler...Keep fighting and never stop believing...good things will happen...love Mom and Dad

10/04/2024

10/04/2024

Hello friends, today is October 4th 2024 and exactly 10 years since Timmy was hit by a drunk driver and almost lost his life. A day that changed his life forever. We remember meeting with his surgeon, Dr. Tiagi , after he had survived his critical injuries and her telling us that we would know more after 10 years..So today is another milestone for him..... In January of this year we had a party for his 30th birthday that was much different from his 20th birthday at Kessler It was attended by friends,coaches and former teammates. He also got to see Dr. Tiagi ,the Neurosurgeon who saved his life. In February he met Erik Legrand who was doing physical therapy at Kessler when Timmy was there.. Erik wanted to meet Timmy. In September Timmy started working at Elizabeth Truck Center after 8 years in the Holmdel school system.The truck center is owned by our friend and ex neighbor Anthony Pesche. He is trying to teach Timmy a trade .We couldn't be more thankful..... ...... .... . Timmys social life is limited and he spends most of his time at home with us Sadly some of his friends have moved on and he hasn't been invited to some special events but tonight he is attending his good friend Mark Sabetell's wedding.He is very excited ...Special thanks to his friends who stay in touch with him..It means alot to us.. .. .... Timmy has fought like hell to recover from his injuries and we have tried to document the ups and downs of his recovery and there have been many.Sometime in 2025 we will be releasing a documentary that will tell his story from the day he was hit till now. It has been an emotional ride and our family couldn't be more proud of our AMAZING SAVE.....Remember "The most astonishing thing about miracles is they happen" Thank you from Tim,Clare,Timmy and Matt

06/13/2024

Hello friends, after 8 years today was Timmy's last day working in the Holmdel School District.It was a great place to rehab because he had great memories of his time in the Holmdel school system.He saw many of his old teachers and coaches on a daily basis.... We wanted to especially thank Barbara Duncan,the BOE and all the administrators,teachers and staff who were so good to him.He spent time in all the schools and he told us today how he saw kids go from Village to the high school. Timmy will start a new job in September with our old neighbor Anthony Pesche's company Car Craft Truck works...Anthony and his family have never forgotten what Timmy has gone through and is still going through. Please wish him luck in this next step in his life. .. Remember "The most astonishing thing about miracles is that they happen" The McDonnells.

02/07/2024

Thanks to Dr.John O'Conner of Velocity Chiropractic and Wellness Center Timmy had the honor to meet Eric Legrand last night ...Eric and Timmy both attended Rutgers and both did their rehab at Kessler Institute. Eric is truly inspiring and of course exhibits many of the same traits as Clare's brother Steven McDonald... it was a great experience to spend some time with him... please go out and check out Eric Legrand Whiskey...a portion of the profits go to the Christopher Reeve Foundation for people with spinal cord injuries

01/16/2024

Timmy has had some week...He spent his 30th birthday on Sunday surrounded by his friends and yesterday he saw Dr. Tyagi,the Neurosurgeon who operated on him at RWJ and saved his life the night he was hit by the drunk driver. What do you say to someone who saved your child's life ? Well, Timmy gave her flowers, hugged her and thanked her for being his Angel...Clare and I just watched in amazement..