Joel E. Gordon Fundraiser... I don't want my husband to have to go without needed care.

Life is full of unanticipated events. The sudden onset of my husband's foot wound requiring an amputation has caught us unprepared for the additional expenses incurred for medical care, rehab, equipment needs, and all things needed for lifestyle modification. We have bills piling up in addition to the shock and trauma of the needed amputation. At this point our part of the future cost of ongoing rehab needs are lacking in addition to drowning in so many expenses. I don't want my husband to have to go without needed care.

My husband suffers from many ailments. He had a widowmaker heart attack when he was in his 40s. He has congestive heart failure , stage 3 kidney disease. His heart ejection fraction is only at 12 %. He has an aortic aneurism and a pelvic aneurism requring additional surgery. On top of which he is diabetic with Stage 3 Kidney Disease. He ended up with a blockage behind his left knee after taking ozempic and losing muscle mass along with having diabetes and lack of blood flow going to his leg and feet leading to the necessity of the amputation. I have been soul caregiver of his wound and we have not had much help. We have been buying all his supplies used for his leg out of pocket. We have been to like 5 or 6 hospitals. PMH, Mon General, Ruby , and several hospitals in Pennsylvania. Had he gotten the correct care he received from local hospital in the beginning. I feel he would not be losing his leg. It has been a very stressful time for us. It has been emotionally draining and has drained us financially. We still have to figure out how to pay for future services medical, we need to purchase a wheelchair ramp for him to get in and out of our home. We do not drive new vehicles . They are older and have been needing many repairs. We have maintenance on our home and yard which is too much for one person to do on their own. We have a lot of bills coming in water, garbage, sewage, electric, heating for winter. Soon additional medical necessities and more payments will be incurred. We have always tried to help other people in their time of need and we have tried to never ask for much. It is very upsetting to us to have to be doing this. We would rather give than to receive. High fuel bills getting to and from appointments. Along with high grocery bills have made life impossible to survive at this current time. I have been doing all of Joel's wound management on my own. I have been feeling over whelmed with life in general after this happening to my husband. Any and all donations would truly be appreciated. We try to never take more than we give. Ask the people who truly know us. They would tell you the same. Joel is not only a beloved father, grandfather, husband, and friend, but also served as a dedicated law enforcement professional who has spent his life caring for others. Now it is our turn to rally around him with the same love and support he has always given so freely. The road to recovery will be long, and the financial strain of medical care, rehabilitation, and time lost income will continue to be significant. Thanks, in advance, for your Prayers, best wishes, and any assistance you may be able to provide.