Carrying The Fire - Fundraiser for Mark Cogar
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This fundraiser was created on behalf of Mark and the Cogar family.
On Sunday, February 7th, 2021, my wonderful father-in-law, Mark Cogar, suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. Although he was resuscitated promptly, he has been in intensive care and on life support ever since. After two weeks of treatment and numerous tests, we learned that the cause of arrest was a rare genetic heart condition called Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, which went undiagnosed his entire life. Although he is stable, he has suffered brain damage due to a lack of oxygen to his brain during the arrest. He is currently in a coma.
Mark is a kind-hearted and easy-going man who loves to make people laugh. He is immensely loyal and has been married to his wife, Barbara Cogar, for 42 years. He has been a fiercely loving and dedicated father to my wife, Caitlin Blair Tuzon, his only child. He enjoys cooking and growing his own garden. In recent years, he became very health-conscious, diligently followed a clean, nutrient-dense diet, and lost 100 pounds, of which he is very proud. He is funny, full of energy, and has always cared for everyone he knows.
This sudden event has been utterly heartbreaking and financially devastating for his family. We have had many friends and family reach out to us, asking if there is anything they can do to help. I have created this page to help generate assistance for my father-in-law and his wife to afford the care he needs. We want to move him out of the hospital and into a longer-term care facility to continue his treatment. Although it is uncertain if he will make a full recovery, we want to ensure Mark has the best fighting chance. We have been told that there is a possibility for him to regain consciousness, which, albeit is not guaranteed, still gives us hope. The sooner we can get funds, the sooner we can get him the help and attention he needs to recover.
Mark’s current medical expenses, as well as the cost for his stay in a long-term care facility, are immense. Mark was the breadwinner and provided well for his family until he recently lost his job due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Because of this tragic event and his recent loss of income, his family is experiencing financial hardship and needs help in affording his care. Please consider donating to assist the Cogar family during this challenging time.
Alongside the loss of Mark’s income, Barbara has had to take unpaid leave, which has made it difficult to meet financial obligations. Additionally, public insurance will not cover Mark’s transfer to a facility necessary to continue his care.
Miracles do happen, and Mark strongly believes in that. There have been many friends, family, and extended family praying for one to come. Thanks to all of those who have reached out to us over the past two weeks. We appreciate your love and support more than you will ever know.
Mark is one in a million. Friendly and helpful, he has always been a hero to everyone - a true mensch. He is a fighter and one of the strongest people I’ve ever known; a big-hearted, salt of the earth, hard-working, simple man who loves deeply. He is the rock of the Cogar family, the person everyone leans on, and we are missing him tremendously.
We love you, Mark. Keep carrying the fire.
-Dane Tuzon and Family
“On your feet, soldier.”
On Sunday, February 7th, 2021, my wonderful father-in-law, Mark Cogar, suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. Although he was resuscitated promptly, he has been in intensive care and on life support ever since. After two weeks of treatment and numerous tests, we learned that the cause of arrest was a rare genetic heart condition called Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, which went undiagnosed his entire life. Although he is stable, he has suffered brain damage due to a lack of oxygen to his brain during the arrest. He is currently in a coma.
Mark is a kind-hearted and easy-going man who loves to make people laugh. He is immensely loyal and has been married to his wife, Barbara Cogar, for 42 years. He has been a fiercely loving and dedicated father to my wife, Caitlin Blair Tuzon, his only child. He enjoys cooking and growing his own garden. In recent years, he became very health-conscious, diligently followed a clean, nutrient-dense diet, and lost 100 pounds, of which he is very proud. He is funny, full of energy, and has always cared for everyone he knows.
This sudden event has been utterly heartbreaking and financially devastating for his family. We have had many friends and family reach out to us, asking if there is anything they can do to help. I have created this page to help generate assistance for my father-in-law and his wife to afford the care he needs. We want to move him out of the hospital and into a longer-term care facility to continue his treatment. Although it is uncertain if he will make a full recovery, we want to ensure Mark has the best fighting chance. We have been told that there is a possibility for him to regain consciousness, which, albeit is not guaranteed, still gives us hope. The sooner we can get funds, the sooner we can get him the help and attention he needs to recover.
Mark’s current medical expenses, as well as the cost for his stay in a long-term care facility, are immense. Mark was the breadwinner and provided well for his family until he recently lost his job due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Because of this tragic event and his recent loss of income, his family is experiencing financial hardship and needs help in affording his care. Please consider donating to assist the Cogar family during this challenging time.
Alongside the loss of Mark’s income, Barbara has had to take unpaid leave, which has made it difficult to meet financial obligations. Additionally, public insurance will not cover Mark’s transfer to a facility necessary to continue his care.
Miracles do happen, and Mark strongly believes in that. There have been many friends, family, and extended family praying for one to come. Thanks to all of those who have reached out to us over the past two weeks. We appreciate your love and support more than you will ever know.
Mark is one in a million. Friendly and helpful, he has always been a hero to everyone - a true mensch. He is a fighter and one of the strongest people I’ve ever known; a big-hearted, salt of the earth, hard-working, simple man who loves deeply. He is the rock of the Cogar family, the person everyone leans on, and we are missing him tremendously.
We love you, Mark. Keep carrying the fire.
-Dane Tuzon and Family
“On your feet, soldier.”
Co-organisers (2)
Dane Tuzon
Organiser
Cleveland, OH
Caitlin Tuzon
Co-organiser