Fernando’s Esophageal Cancer & Heart Fund
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Help Fund Fernando’s Heart Transplant
Fernando Armijo is devoted hard working family man...a man who would and has gone out of his way time and time again to help others...he is diagnosed with advanced heart failure and is desperately in need of a heart transplant...he is in the fight of his life and he and his family are in serious need or support emotionally, physically, financially and spiritually...this has drained him and his family in all of these areas...he can no longer work and now has the burden of paying for his health insurance and quickly rising medical experiences on top of the other day to day experiences of their household...each and everyone of us can feel and understand the enormity of this situation...we are asking that you keep Fernando and his family in your prayers and consider how you might help lift some of these tremendous burdens from him and his wife and two sons...every donation, no matter the amount, is a tremendous help and a huge encouragement to them during this time...so please pray and keep praying and share and give...from your heart to there’s...thank you in advance for taking the time to read and consider how you can help them...❤️
We are the friends of Jennifer Armijo and we are starting this fundraiser on behalf of her husband, Fernando, who was diagnosed with Advanced Heart Failure in October 2018. A quick summary of the situation and need for help:
Fernando has overcome many health issues in the past 30 years that have taken their toll on his heart. After a recent surgery failed to resolve his heart issues his doctors advised that a heart transplant is necessary for him to have any quality of life. The funds raised will go toward medical, travel, and housing expenses.
Full details of Fernando’s health journey:
In 1989, at the age of 19, Fernando was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkins Lymphoma. Aggressive chemotherapy & radiation treatments led to the destruction of his heart. He was in remission until 1993 when the same form of cancer returned.
From 1993 through 2004 Fernando had period of good health where he was able to enjoy life. However in 2004 he started not feeling well and was in & out of the hospital for a couple years. In 2006 he was diagnosed with heart disease and had an emergency triple bypass. He was in the hospital for over a month. He was released only to return 3 days later and was diagnosed with ventricular fibrillation and needed a pacemaker.
Ever since then, Fernando had numerous doctor appointments, ER visits, and hospital stays. This past year, 2018, he was battling fluid retention and his doctors had not pinpointed a cause. His health has been in a downward spiral.
In November 2018 he was told that he needed tricuspid valve replacement because the pacemaker lead penetrated the tricuspid valve. His doctors hoped that the valve replacement would increase Fernando's quality of life.
Finally on January 14th, 2019 he had surgery to replace the tricuspid valve. additional pacemaker work done due to the previous valve surgery damage.
After being released from the hospital, Fernando was re-admitted February 1st. Doctors had determined that his heart failure was more advanced than anticipated and the surgery did not provide any relief.
Fernando has been denied Short Term Disability due to pre-existing health conditions. Since he is not able to work he is on an unpaid leave of absence and unable to pay for health insurance. Fernando's wife, Jennifer, has been on disability since 2000 due to her own battles with cancer and epilepsy. She is unable to work to contribute to the financial needs of the family.
The constant stream of medical costs over the years has been devastating to the family and our hope is that this fundraiser will provide the Armijo Family with resources necessary to pay the costs associated with medical expenses (hospital, heart transplant, prescriptions, occupational/physical/cardiac/speech therapy, and a home health nurse) as well as travel and housing expenses.
Any contributions are greatly appreciated!
We know that the Armijo Family, which includes his wife and 2 sons, will be truly grateful for the help in their time of need.
Fernando Armijo is devoted hard working family man...a man who would and has gone out of his way time and time again to help others...he is diagnosed with advanced heart failure and is desperately in need of a heart transplant...he is in the fight of his life and he and his family are in serious need or support emotionally, physically, financially and spiritually...this has drained him and his family in all of these areas...he can no longer work and now has the burden of paying for his health insurance and quickly rising medical experiences on top of the other day to day experiences of their household...each and everyone of us can feel and understand the enormity of this situation...we are asking that you keep Fernando and his family in your prayers and consider how you might help lift some of these tremendous burdens from him and his wife and two sons...every donation, no matter the amount, is a tremendous help and a huge encouragement to them during this time...so please pray and keep praying and share and give...from your heart to there’s...thank you in advance for taking the time to read and consider how you can help them...❤️
We are the friends of Jennifer Armijo and we are starting this fundraiser on behalf of her husband, Fernando, who was diagnosed with Advanced Heart Failure in October 2018. A quick summary of the situation and need for help:
Fernando has overcome many health issues in the past 30 years that have taken their toll on his heart. After a recent surgery failed to resolve his heart issues his doctors advised that a heart transplant is necessary for him to have any quality of life. The funds raised will go toward medical, travel, and housing expenses.
Full details of Fernando’s health journey:
In 1989, at the age of 19, Fernando was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkins Lymphoma. Aggressive chemotherapy & radiation treatments led to the destruction of his heart. He was in remission until 1993 when the same form of cancer returned.
From 1993 through 2004 Fernando had period of good health where he was able to enjoy life. However in 2004 he started not feeling well and was in & out of the hospital for a couple years. In 2006 he was diagnosed with heart disease and had an emergency triple bypass. He was in the hospital for over a month. He was released only to return 3 days later and was diagnosed with ventricular fibrillation and needed a pacemaker.
Ever since then, Fernando had numerous doctor appointments, ER visits, and hospital stays. This past year, 2018, he was battling fluid retention and his doctors had not pinpointed a cause. His health has been in a downward spiral.
In November 2018 he was told that he needed tricuspid valve replacement because the pacemaker lead penetrated the tricuspid valve. His doctors hoped that the valve replacement would increase Fernando's quality of life.
Finally on January 14th, 2019 he had surgery to replace the tricuspid valve. additional pacemaker work done due to the previous valve surgery damage.
After being released from the hospital, Fernando was re-admitted February 1st. Doctors had determined that his heart failure was more advanced than anticipated and the surgery did not provide any relief.
Fernando has been denied Short Term Disability due to pre-existing health conditions. Since he is not able to work he is on an unpaid leave of absence and unable to pay for health insurance. Fernando's wife, Jennifer, has been on disability since 2000 due to her own battles with cancer and epilepsy. She is unable to work to contribute to the financial needs of the family.
The constant stream of medical costs over the years has been devastating to the family and our hope is that this fundraiser will provide the Armijo Family with resources necessary to pay the costs associated with medical expenses (hospital, heart transplant, prescriptions, occupational/physical/cardiac/speech therapy, and a home health nurse) as well as travel and housing expenses.
Any contributions are greatly appreciated!
We know that the Armijo Family, which includes his wife and 2 sons, will be truly grateful for the help in their time of need.
Organizer
Jennifer Armijo
Organizer
Cuba, IL
