Australian man's horror as he discovers his new bride unconscious in a New York gym just two days into their dream honeymoon

  • Newlywed couple's dream honeymoon left in tatters after bride suffers strokes
  • Joe and Francheska Bechara set off for three weeks in New York City
  • On the second day of their honeymoon. Mr Bechara found his wife unconscious 

By Matilda Rudd and Ben Hill For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 19:22 EDT, 15 October 2018 | Updated: 22:17 EDT, 15 October 2018

A newlywed couple's dream honeymoon has been left in tatters after a horrified husband found his wife unconscious on a gym floor, having suffered multiple strokes.

Joe and Francheska Bechara set off for New York City on a three-week trip around the United States one day after getting married in Sydney on October 7.

On the second day of their romantic getaway, Mr Bechara, 28, was devastated to find his new bride, 27, on the floor of a gym, and she was rushed to hospital.

She had suffered from multiple strokes and had to undergo three major emergency brain surgeries at Mount Sinai Hospital in order to reduce swelling and save her life.

Mrs Bechara faces a four-month recovery in the United States - leaving the couple with huge medical bills soon after they purchased a new home.

Joe and Francheska Bechara set off for three weeks in New York City after getting married in Sydney on October 7

Joe and Francheska Bechara set off for three weeks in New York City after getting married in Sydney on October 7

On the second day of their romantic getaway, Mr Bechara, 28, was devastated to find his new bride, 27, on the floor of a gym, and she was rushed to hospital

On the second day of their romantic getaway, Mr Bechara, 28, was devastated to find his new bride, 27, on the floor of a gym, and she was rushed to hospital

She had suffered from multiple strokes and had to undergo three major emergency brain surgeries at Mount Sinai Hospital in order to reduce swelling and save her life 

She had suffered from multiple strokes and had to undergo three major emergency brain surgeries at Mount Sinai Hospital in order to reduce swelling and save her life 

A Go Fund Me page was set up to raise money for the couple.

'All the costs are upfront and we want to help Francheska and Joe get through this horrific time,' the page reads.

'We also want to make sure after this terrible event they won't struggle when they return home.

'We want to eliminate all the financial stress for this beautiful couple so they focus on Francheska's recovery.' 

Mrs Bechara's brother-in-law Joe Toubia said his family - including her three sisters and one brother - are 'devastated', and are still in the dark as to what caused her sudden health problems.  

Both of the couple's mothers jumped on a plane and flew to New York to be at Mrs Bechara's bedside when they found out about her condition.

The Becharas did have travel insurance, and their hospital costs are estimated to be about $20,000 per day.

Mrs Bechara's brother-in-law Joe Toubia said his family - including her three sisters and one brother - are 'devastated'

Mrs Bechara's brother-in-law Joe Toubia said his family - including her three sisters and one brother - are 'devastated'

The couple have been together for eight years after meeting at their local church, where their romance began with 'love at first sight'

The couple have been together for eight years after meeting at their local church, where their romance began with 'love at first sight'

The couple had been together for eight years after meeting at their local church Our Lady of Lebanon, where their romance began with 'love at first sight'

The couple had been together for eight years after meeting at their local church Our Lady of Lebanon, where their romance began with 'love at first sight'

The couple were engaged in February 2016 at Cedars Restaurant in Ryde during a family celebration with more than 80 guests in attendance

The couple were engaged in February 2016 at Cedars Restaurant in Ryde during a family celebration with more than 80 guests in attendance

The couple had been together for eight years after meeting at their local church Our Lady of Lebanon, where their romance began with 'love at first sight'.

'They have been working all these years to save for the perfect wedding,' the Go Fund Me page stated.

The couple were engaged in February 2016 at Cedars Restaurant in Ryde during a family celebration with more than 80 guests in attendance. 

The fundraising page set a goal of $300,000, having raised $27062 in less than a day. 

A charity event and auction is being scheduled for late November or early December at La Montage in Lilyfield, Sydney to raise money for Mrs Bechara's recovery. 

A charity event and auction is being scheduled for late November or early December at La Montage in Lilyfield, Sydney to raise money for Mrs Bechara's recovery

A charity event and auction is being scheduled for late November or early December at La Montage in Lilyfield, Sydney to raise money for Mrs Bechara's recovery

The fundraising page has a total goal of $300,000, having raised $27062 in less than a day

The fundraising page has a total goal of $300,000, having raised $27062 in less than a day

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