APRIL UPDATE 2025

November 2024

Dear Friends, Family, and Supporters,

On behalf of my brother, Christopher Douglas Moore, our family humbly asks for your help as he begins his journey to recover from a devastating accident. We are looking for help to pay the overwhelming medical bills he has continued to incur since Saturday, November 23, 2024, in Lake Tahoe, NV. There is no end in sight for the foreseeable future.

Chris suffered a catastrophic fall down a staircase, breaking his neck and shattering his back. He was airlifted to Reno, where he underwent emergency surgery, and he remains in the ICU, unable to feel his upper or lower body. Paralyzed.

Throughout his life, Chris has poured his heart and soul into everything he does. As a talented chef, he has touched countless lives by crafting meals with care and creativity. His humor and compassion have made him unforgettable to everyone lucky enough to know him. Beyond the kitchen, he shared his passion for skiing by teaching with patience, joy, and endless encouragement, always lifting the spirits of those around him.

Chris now faces a long and uncertain road to recovery, filled with challenges we can only imagine. If we can help alleviate his financial burden, it will allow him to focus entirely on healing and reclaiming his mobility. Any support you feel comfortable giving—donating or simply sharing this message—will make an incredible difference.

Thank you for standing with Chris during this challenging time. He has always given so much of himself to others, and now we have the opportunity to give back.

From the heart,

Sheila Moore Caldwell

April 3, 2025

Greetings, friends, family, and those we call family,

It has been a while since our last update, and the situation regarding Chris's recovery has become more serious and complicated. Recovering from a C4 spinal cord injury is a lengthy process that requires extensive rehabilitation and therapy. Each individual's journey is unique, but my brother Chris has not yet begun his rehabilitation or adjusted to life at his new skilled residence. Since his initial discharge, he has been readmitted to the ICU multiple times and has only had a few days to enjoy his new surroundings and visit with his dog, Maya. Today he resides in a highly skilled facility, a level between his residence and critical care every week.

During Chris's first admission to the ICU in Reno back in November, a pressure injury began to develop. He was discharged in January to his new place, but just two days later, he returned to critical care with Stage 4 Pressure Injury that was infected and caused sepsis. He had a close brush with death, and a night made from terror dreams ensued. After the sun rose, the pain began to subside in time for Chris to survive the eight hours of unimaginable agony. Unfortunately, he is now facing a bone infection and an open wound the size of a melon, and continues to receive highly skilled medical care around the clock.

Despite facing numerous challenges, Chris remains resilient, thanks to the support of his fantastic circle of loved ones. However, the increasing medical and airfare expenses present a significant burden as we work through the healthcare system to help Chris recover and regain his ability to live life to the fullest.

If you or someone you know has a foundation or Fiscal Sponsor, please share this link.

HELP HOPE LIVE

Help Hope Heal is a reputable 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so donations are tax-deductible. We appreciate your help in spreading the word. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Much love and many thanks,

Sheila Moore Caldwell