There is more. Mark Naeger, one of McKenna’s friends, said a charitable group that McKenna has donated his time to over the years also has come up with financial help. And plans are in the works to have a public event, such as a roast, to raise additional funds.

“All this has been a real eye-opener,” he said, chuckling at the cliché that really has been true for a guy who has been unable to shut an eye. “I have faith, I’ve had a lot of time to think about this. I’ve had my little pity parties, I’m not going to lie. But I honesty believe God put this in my life and made it part of my journey because He knows I can handle it. He knows I’m going to do something bigger and better with this, and I think that somehow means serving my community. I just don’t know what it is yet. ... I’m not saying I’m glad it happened, but it gives more purpose to my life. I thoroughly enjoy being involved in charities and helping people, because my parents set that example. Now I’ll have a chance to help more people after this.”