Help Joe heal the hole in his heart! ❤️
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Hello everyone, this is Jessie, Joe’s sister. I am creating this GoFundMe in hopes of relieving my brother and Tori as newlyweds navigating Joe’s new medical diagnosis. They are truly the most loving, faithful, selfless and giving people, and I would love to bless them in any way we can.
In September 2024 Joe and Tori got married. While on their last days of their honeymoon, Joe unexpectedly suffered a stroke in the middle of France. Tori was the only one to be with him at the time, and did an incredible job getting him to the hospital and advocating for adequate care while being in a different country with a language barrier. They then spent the next week in the hospital while Joe was monitored and went through many tests. They found a large hole in Joe’s heart that caused the stroke.
When Joe and Tori returned home they were faced with the new reality of medical expenses and complications that would come along with this diagnosis. As newlyweds, and as young and healthy as Joe is, this was something we never saw coming or could’ve been prepared for.
Joe is extremely active and has always had a love for every board sport. It has been his passion and outlet his entire life. His doctors recently ordered him to no longer do extreme workouts due to the risk it has on his heart. This surgery would allow him to return to his full and active lifestyle.
Throughout the last 7 months they have been working tirelessly to cover the extremely expensive medical bills. More tests have been ordered and the next steps are for Joe to receive a surgery that will close the hole in his heart. This procedure is very important, but also extremely expensive. With costly medications, testing, appointments and now a surgery, these expenses have made it very hard for them to rest.
My hope is that this GoFundMe can be a place for people to alleviate some of the stress off of Joe and Tori. Whether it be through funds, sharing their story or checking in on them, I want them to know they are not alone in this!
This GoFundMe will go towards the medical expenses that they’ve encountered and are expecting.
If you cannot give financially, but still would like to support here are some ways that they would feel soooo loved:
Disclaimer!! GoFundMe does take a large amount out of donations so if you’d like to give on another platform please reach out to myself or Joe and Tori!
In September 2024 Joe and Tori got married. While on their last days of their honeymoon, Joe unexpectedly suffered a stroke in the middle of France. Tori was the only one to be with him at the time, and did an incredible job getting him to the hospital and advocating for adequate care while being in a different country with a language barrier. They then spent the next week in the hospital while Joe was monitored and went through many tests. They found a large hole in Joe’s heart that caused the stroke.
When Joe and Tori returned home they were faced with the new reality of medical expenses and complications that would come along with this diagnosis. As newlyweds, and as young and healthy as Joe is, this was something we never saw coming or could’ve been prepared for.
Joe is extremely active and has always had a love for every board sport. It has been his passion and outlet his entire life. His doctors recently ordered him to no longer do extreme workouts due to the risk it has on his heart. This surgery would allow him to return to his full and active lifestyle.
Throughout the last 7 months they have been working tirelessly to cover the extremely expensive medical bills. More tests have been ordered and the next steps are for Joe to receive a surgery that will close the hole in his heart. This procedure is very important, but also extremely expensive. With costly medications, testing, appointments and now a surgery, these expenses have made it very hard for them to rest.
My hope is that this GoFundMe can be a place for people to alleviate some of the stress off of Joe and Tori. Whether it be through funds, sharing their story or checking in on them, I want them to know they are not alone in this!
This GoFundMe will go towards the medical expenses that they’ve encountered and are expecting.
If you cannot give financially, but still would like to support here are some ways that they would feel soooo loved:
- Delivering groceries to their door or preparing meals for them
- Gas gift cards
- Supporting Tori’s business whether it be through booking a photo shoot or sharing her business with others
- Encouraging letters or self care packages
- And most importantly, lots of prayer!
Disclaimer!! GoFundMe does take a large amount out of donations so if you’d like to give on another platform please reach out to myself or Joe and Tori!
Organizer and beneficiary
Jessie Reed
Organizer
Seattle, WA
Joseph Reed
Beneficiary