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Ben Askren Returns Home After Double Lung Transplant Battle

His wife warns supporters about impersonators seeking donations during his home rehabilitation

Overview

  • Askren was discharged after a 59-day hospital stay following severe pneumonia and a life-saving double lung transplant
  • He is now home with his wife and undergoing physical therapy to relearn walking and rebuild strength
  • Amy Askren alerted fans to fake social media accounts using her identity to solicit money for his medical care
  • Askren publicly refuted reports that any single celebrity paid his entire $2 million medical bill
  • Local backers have organized fundraisers, including an August event at Culver’s of Wales donating 25 percent of sales to his recovery