Welcome
We are the Staubs: Laura from Mexico, Stefan from Germany, our twins Julian and Sebastian, and their little brother Oliver. Life in our family comes with two cultures, two languages, tacos and sausages.
In April 2025, a serious road accident changed everything. Oliver survived, but suffered a severe injury to his cervical spine. Since then, our days have revolved around his care, rehabilitation and the hope that comes with each small step.
This is where we share our journey, honestly: the difficult days, the progress and the ordinary family moments in between. Thank you for being here and for walking alongside Oliver.
Timeline
This timeline highlights the most important events of our journey. Often, we ourselves can hardly believe the rollercoaster we have lived through — and are still living today.
Why do we need financial help
What your support has already made possible
Your donations helped us provide Oliver with a portable ventilator, backup power and the care he needed after the accident. In November 2025, his U.S. hospital bill was paid in full. GoFundMe donors, the Toni Kroos Foundation, our families and so many others made that possible. We still find it hard to put our gratitude into words.
Why we still need help
Paying that bill did not end Oliver's need for care. He needs support around the clock, rehabilitation and regular medical care. We also have to maintain the equipment that keeps him safe at home and allows him to be part of family life.
Our insurance covered only part of the emergency treatment. The ongoing care described here is not covered by Mexican state support, and German long-term care insurance does not apply to our life in Mexico. These costs therefore fall to us as a family.
We are still waiting for the go-ahead from Chicago. There is no confirmed travel date. We share updates on treatment plans and Oliver’s progress in our blog.
Asking for help is still difficult. But Oliver hasn't given up, and neither have we. Thank you for helping us keep going.
With gratitude,
Laura and Stefan
Instagram & Social Media
Social media became our lifeline—a way to stay connected with family and friends during the most challenging time of our lives.
We first turned to Instagram to share the heartbreaking news of the accident and to keep everyone updated on Laura’s and Oliver’s condition. It became a place where we asked for prayers, support, second opinions and hope.
What began as a way to communicate has grown into an incredible community. Today, 129,000 people follow Oliver’s journey on Instagram, 75,000 on TikTok and 5,000 on Facebook.
Every day, we share updates, milestones and honest glimpses into life with Oliver. We celebrate every victory, no matter how small, and openly share the challenges we continue to face.
This was never something we planned or expected, but it has become one of our greatest sources of strength. Every message, every comment, every prayer and every act of kindness reminds us that we are not walking this journey alone.
In our darkest moments, we have discovered the brightest side of humanity.
Our Videos
All Videos
🇩🇪 RTL - Menschen, Bilder, Emotionen 2025 | Oliver’s Story | Deutschlands großer Jahresrückblick
Oliver through the Eyes of the World
🇩🇪 RTL Punkt 12 Stefan live im Studio | Reportage | Documentary | Documental | 05.12.2025
Oliver neuro signs Prof. Marco | Signos neurológicos | Positive neurologische Zeichen
CRIT - Olivers Therapie in Mexiko | Oliver’s Therapy in Mexico | La terapia de Oliver en México
🇩🇪 RTL Punkt 12 über Oliver | Reportage | Documentary | Documental | 21.10.2025
🇩🇪 RTL Punkt 12 über Oliver | Reportage | Documentary | Documental | 28.10.2025
🇩🇪 RTL Punkt 12 über Oliver Fortschritte | Reportage | Documentary | Documental | 20.02.2026
Interview with Dr. Mohamad Bydon – Part 1
Interview with Dr. Mohamad Bydon – Part 2
🇺🇸 University of Chicago | Oliver’s Miracle | From Tragedy to Hope | A Medical Case Story
🌍 Alaraby TV on Oliver | Medical Case | Documentary | 28.10.2025
LBCI Lebanon TV - A Medical Miracle - How Dr. Bydon Reattached a Little Boy’s Head to His Spine
Oliver’s Miracle – El milagro de Oliver | As seen on Telemundo Chicago
Oliver’s Miracle – From Tragedy to Hope As seen on WGN-TV Chicago
Oliver’s Miracle – From Tragedy to Hope As seen on NBC Chicago
Oliver’s Miracle – From Tragedy to Hope As seen on University of Chicago
Oliver’s Miracle – From Tragedy to Hope As seen on CBS Chicago-2
Oliver – The miracle that touches hearts around the world as seen on Alaraby TV
Newsmax Exclusive Greta Van Susteren and Dr. Bydon on Oliver’s life-saving surgery
