Tony Brugliera Recovery Fund
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Written by Barb:
This is my brother Tony. He is an Anchorage Firefighter/Paramedic. He is a loving husband and father. An amazing brother and a great son that his parents are very proud of. He is an amazing man! Incredibly selfless and a hard worker. I never hear him complain about anything and he is always quick to put a smile on your face. He has overcome great things in his life and has done even greater things that have helped others so much. He has always held his own weight and even more when he helped carry others through their tough situations. I love my brother very much and am inspired by his heart daily by his positivity and awesome sense of humor even when things aren't going well for him.
It's been 2 weeks since his accident in Spain. After the surgery on his collar bone and hip and a week stay in the hospital in Spain he was able to fly back home. Every day since his arrival back home to Alaska he has had one medical problem after another. May 22nd he was diagnosed with a pretty lengthy DVT in his left calf. May 23rd they found not one, but TWO pulmonary embolisms. May 24th he had to have an IVC Filter put in (as if he needed MORE metal in his body). The pulmonologist took one look at the size of the clots in his lungs and declared that he was "uncomfortable" at the thought of just letting things run their course. A vascular surgeon was called in to perform the surgery and came straight from his Memorial Day Weekend of fun to do it. Thank God for the surgeon.
Tony as always, is making the best of his uncomfortable and painful situation. He's having a tough time taking deep breaths and has had some very painful "attacks" trying to catch his breath. Until these blood clots dissolve he is in a lot of danger of further complications.
This is my brother Tony. He is an Anchorage Firefighter/Paramedic. He is a loving husband and father. An amazing brother and a great son that his parents are very proud of. He is an amazing man! Incredibly selfless and a hard worker. I never hear him complain about anything and he is always quick to put a smile on your face. He has overcome great things in his life and has done even greater things that have helped others so much. He has always held his own weight and even more when he helped carry others through their tough situations. I love my brother very much and am inspired by his heart daily by his positivity and awesome sense of humor even when things aren't going well for him.
It's been 2 weeks since his accident in Spain. After the surgery on his collar bone and hip and a week stay in the hospital in Spain he was able to fly back home. Every day since his arrival back home to Alaska he has had one medical problem after another. May 22nd he was diagnosed with a pretty lengthy DVT in his left calf. May 23rd they found not one, but TWO pulmonary embolisms. May 24th he had to have an IVC Filter put in (as if he needed MORE metal in his body). The pulmonologist took one look at the size of the clots in his lungs and declared that he was "uncomfortable" at the thought of just letting things run their course. A vascular surgeon was called in to perform the surgery and came straight from his Memorial Day Weekend of fun to do it. Thank God for the surgeon.
Tony as always, is making the best of his uncomfortable and painful situation. He's having a tough time taking deep breaths and has had some very painful "attacks" trying to catch his breath. Until these blood clots dissolve he is in a lot of danger of further complications.
This fund was started to help aleviate the extra cost of his stay and surgeries in Spain. Was only intended to run for a week or two, but considering the long road ahead of recovery and possible hip replacement, the thinking is now he is going to need all the help and support he and his family can get.
Tony would never ask for help, he is too proud, so I am asking for your help. There is nothing that is too small. So please, if it is within your heart to do so, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for any and all help.
Organiser
Angie Olson
Organiser
Anchorage, AK
