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Many of you are aware that our old friend George Hazen has suffered a severe medical crisis in the last few months.
Right now, George is in Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver, CO awaiting news on recieving a transplant for both his liver and kidneys.
George got sick this past winter, and after multiple trips to the doctors and numerous hospital visits, he was found to have Fatty Liver Disease. The disease was so advanced that his liver was already shutting down with what is known as "Non-Alcoholic" cirrhosis. At that point there wasn't anything the doctors could do but try to get him on a transplant list. But before that could happen George took a turn for the worse and was hospitalized again with kidney failure. After a couple of weeks in ICU in the hospital in Durango, CO, George was flown out on a Medi-Evac flight to Denver.
People on the transplant list are graded on a numerical system called the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (Meld). The range is 6 (less ill) to 40 (gravely ill). This score determines how urgently a patient needs a transplant within the next 3 months. When George was first diagnosised his number was at an "18". When he was flown to Denver, his number had increased to a "28", he must reach a "30" before he is transplant ready. As the doctors have informed him, "You will get much worse before you can get better". As it stands now, George is rapidly progressing up the range.
So now George is beginning the fight for his life. However, currently weighing him down are concerns over his finances. This is not what he needs at this point in his fight! Money problems! Stress leads to all kinds of problems, and when you're fighting for your life literally, the stress of finances could hinder the progress considerably. Since this has begun, George has not been able to work at his own food truck, Geo & John's. Yet he still has all the same bills as you and I, but the big difference is there isn't any income coming in. These funds will go to cover his rent, utility bills, insurance, vehicle costs, transportation, food, medical, prescription meds etc., what ever he needs.
The doctors have told George that after the transplant he will need to remain in the Denver area for at least 4 months. Who knows how long he will have to be in the hospital before he can even receive the transplant. Only God knows at this point.
George needs our help!!! If we can donate enough to see him through the next 8-10 months I honestly believe that this will help to alleviate some of the stess and uncertianty that could hamper his recovery process.
John 15:13 (NLT) There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends.
Romans 12:13 (NLT) When God's people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.
Proverbs 3:27 (NLT) Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it's in your power to help them.
Thank you and God Bless each and every one of you!
Right now, George is in Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver, CO awaiting news on recieving a transplant for both his liver and kidneys.
George got sick this past winter, and after multiple trips to the doctors and numerous hospital visits, he was found to have Fatty Liver Disease. The disease was so advanced that his liver was already shutting down with what is known as "Non-Alcoholic" cirrhosis. At that point there wasn't anything the doctors could do but try to get him on a transplant list. But before that could happen George took a turn for the worse and was hospitalized again with kidney failure. After a couple of weeks in ICU in the hospital in Durango, CO, George was flown out on a Medi-Evac flight to Denver.
People on the transplant list are graded on a numerical system called the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (Meld). The range is 6 (less ill) to 40 (gravely ill). This score determines how urgently a patient needs a transplant within the next 3 months. When George was first diagnosised his number was at an "18". When he was flown to Denver, his number had increased to a "28", he must reach a "30" before he is transplant ready. As the doctors have informed him, "You will get much worse before you can get better". As it stands now, George is rapidly progressing up the range.
So now George is beginning the fight for his life. However, currently weighing him down are concerns over his finances. This is not what he needs at this point in his fight! Money problems! Stress leads to all kinds of problems, and when you're fighting for your life literally, the stress of finances could hinder the progress considerably. Since this has begun, George has not been able to work at his own food truck, Geo & John's. Yet he still has all the same bills as you and I, but the big difference is there isn't any income coming in. These funds will go to cover his rent, utility bills, insurance, vehicle costs, transportation, food, medical, prescription meds etc., what ever he needs.
The doctors have told George that after the transplant he will need to remain in the Denver area for at least 4 months. Who knows how long he will have to be in the hospital before he can even receive the transplant. Only God knows at this point.
George needs our help!!! If we can donate enough to see him through the next 8-10 months I honestly believe that this will help to alleviate some of the stess and uncertianty that could hamper his recovery process.
John 15:13 (NLT) There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends.
Romans 12:13 (NLT) When God's people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.
Proverbs 3:27 (NLT) Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it's in your power to help them.
Thank you and God Bless each and every one of you!
Organizer and beneficiary
George Hazen
Beneficiary