Support the Sinns Family after the Loss of Chance

Hi! My name is Michelle Walsh and I’m asking for your help to support my brother-in-law, Chance Sinns, who we hope will be receiving a life-saving liver transplant. I thought it was important to know a little about Chance. His brother wanted everyone to know that he spent decades at YMCA Camp Wewa shaping young people’s lives and giving them hope as the Camp Director. We have heard from so many people whose lives have been impacted in such a positive way.

Some of the things we have read from those who knew him: “ His incredible impact on our lives is indescribable”. Another person said, “Selfless. Caring. Honest. Funny. Incredibly Sarcastic. Deeply humble. Knowing Chance is a privilege, and I feel blessed to have spent many summers at Apopka Camp Wewa and with the YMCA of Central Florida with him as my boss.”

“If you were a Wewa staffer, camper, or parent, I'm sure you know the impact this man has had on the Central Florida community. Chance is the kind of leader who creates other leaders. He has dedicated his life to improving the lives of others by providing safe fun for kids in places where they can feel seen, heard, and loved. As the starfish story goes, I know he's made a difference to me. Chance has never asked for anything in return for his dedication of time and talent. He simply shows up. So let's show up for him”.

Last Wednesday night, Chance ended up in the emergency room in an extremely critical state. The hospital ICU worked the entire night to try and stop the internal bleeding. They told my sister, Lauren Sinns, and my nephew many times that he was not going to make it. The nightmare continued throughout the night as he repeatedly went into cardiac arrest. The morning broke and they asked my sister to sign a Do Not Resuscitate. We were all devastated! A doctor came back and said there was a procedure they could try, but the odds of him surviving were very low. He was supposed to be airlifted to another hospital trauma unit, but the helicopter could not take off due to the weather. Chance kept fighting for his life as they arranged for special ambulatory transportation. The doctor came out after what felt like an eternity and told us he made it through the surgery. They were able to stop the bleeding and his vitals were holding up, but he had to remain on a ventilator. Yesterday, we were told he needs a liver transplant to survive. He has a condition called hemochromatosis that has caused liver failure. He was transferred to the hospital today to wait for a transplant.

Chance is a loving and supportive husband. He has raised my nephew as his own since he was two. He’s always making you laugh and joking around. He continues to show us he’s determined to live.

We are asking for your help during this extremely difficult time. Chance will not be able to work, so unexpected medical and other expenses will be building. Any little bit can help. We are so incredibly grateful for all your support! We sincerely appreciate all your prayers!