
Help Brian Fight for His Health and Home
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Dear Friends, Family, and Kind Strangers,
We are reaching out to you with heavy hearts and hopeful spirits to share the story of our dear friend, Brian. His journey has been one of incredible strength and resilience, but he now faces challenges that he cannot overcome alone.
Brian's Health Journey: Brian's battle with health issues began at the tender age of 22 when he was first diagnosed with cancer. Despite the odds, he fought through and went into remission, only to face cancer again at 24. The life-saving treatments of chemotherapy and radiation, while crucial, left him with severe long-term side effects.
In 2014, at the age of 40, Brian suffered a heart attack. This led to a triple bypass surgery, during which doctors replaced his aortic valve, cleaned his mitral valve, and removed a portion of his pericardium. Seven years later, in 2021, Brian's heart troubles resurfaced, necessitating a second open-heart surgery to replace his mitral valve.
As if this wasn't enough, just three months post-surgery, Brian contracted COVID-19 and pneumonia, resulting in a prolonged hospital stay. Today, Brian struggles with severe breathing issues, and recent procedures have revealed that his heart pressure is causing his health to deteriorate further.
The Current Crisis: Brian's health challenges have not only taken a physical and emotional toll but also a significant financial one. The medical bills continue to mount, creating an overwhelming burden on top of trying to maintain a home. Recently, their basement flooded due to heavy rains, adding another layer of stress and expense as they work to fix the damage.
Why We Need Your Help: Brian's health and home are at risk. The mounting medical bills and the recent flooding have left him and his family in dire need of support. Your generosity can make a profound difference in their lives, helping to alleviate the financial strain so that Brian can focus on his health and recovery.
How You Can Help: We humbly ask for your support through donations to help cover the extensive medical expenses, home repairs, and daily living costs. Every contribution, no matter how small, will go directly towards easing their financial burden and providing Brian with the stability he needs to continue fighting.
Please Donate and Share: If you are unable to contribute financially, you can still help by sharing Brian's story with your network. Spreading the word can reach more kind-hearted people who may be able to assist.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness, generosity, and support.
With gratitude,
Meg and Brian
Organizer
Margaret Bongard
Organizer
Madison, WI