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From Our Hearts to His – Support Carl's Fight for Life

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Dear friends, family, and kind-hearted strangers,

We are reaching out with heavy hearts to ask for your support for Carl, a devoted father, husband, and son who is currently fighting for his life after suffering a massive heart attack.

Just within the past few days, Carl went into cardiac arrest multiple times and had to be resuscitated more than once. His heart stopped — not once, but three times — and thanks to the fast action of medical teams, he’s now on life support (ECMO), a machine that is doing the work of both his heart and lungs as his body fights to heal.

Carl is the kind of person who shows up for everyone — his children, his spouse, his mom, and his friends. Whether it was helping with a project, fixing something around the house, or lending a listening ear, Carl has always been the rock for those around him.

Now, he and his family are facing the unthinkable. The road ahead is uncertain, and the emotional and financial toll is already immense. His wife and children are staying by his side every moment they can, praying for a miracle. Between time off work, mounting medical bills, travel costs, and the unknowns of rehabilitation and recovery, the support they need is overwhelming.

We are asking for your help to:
• Cover ongoing hospital and ICU expenses
• Support his family’s day-to-day needs while they remain at his bedside
• Prepare for long-term rehabilitation and recovery

Every donation, no matter how small, will make a difference. If you’re not in a position to give, please consider sharing this campaign and keeping Carl and our family in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your compassion, your generosity, and your hope. ❤️

Please be patient with family and respect their privacy at this time. We will reach out as soon as we get an update. 

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    Organizer and beneficiary

    Kayde Jay
    Organizer
    Port Townsend, WA
    Carl Kessler
    Beneficiary

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