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Stand by Ryan and His Family

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On Tuesday, June 10th, our dear friend, brother, uncle and son Ryan Gilhooley suffered a massive heart attack. He was rushed to the hospital, where medical staff spent over 20 minutes working tirelessly to resuscitate him. Miraculously, they were able to revive him, and he was placed on a ventilator and heart pump.

On June 14th, doctors performed an MRI that revealed Ryan has suffered significant brain injury. At this time, he remains unresponsive, and it is uncertain whether he will regain consciousness.

Ryan is a devoted husband to Sara and father to three children—Michael (19) and Ian (15) from his first marriage, and Emme (4), his daughter with Sara. As Ryan remains in the hospital, his medical bills continue to rise. While we continue to hope and pray for his recovery, we also recognize the difficult road ahead and the potential long-term impact of his condition.

Your support will make a meaningful difference during this extremely difficult time. Donations will help cover medical expenses, lost income, and any rehabilitation costs that may come. Every contribution helps ease the financial burden on Ryan’s family, allowing them to focus on what matters most—his care, comfort, and healing.

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    Organizer and beneficiary

    Art Michel
    Organizer
    Palos Heights, IL
    Sara Emmerich
    Beneficiary

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