Help Michael Find Stability After Amputation

Michael faces amputation and homelessness; funds will cover housing, medical bills, and care

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Help Michael Find Stability After Amputation

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Help Michael Moran Find Stability After Amputation & Prevent Homelessness

As many of you know, Michael Moran is a friend to all who has always faced life with (some may say stubborn) strength. Right now, he is facing one of the hardest chapters of his life.

Due to complications from diabetes, Michael is currently in the hospital and preparing to lose his remaining foot. This life-altering amputation will leave him with significant mobility challenges and a long road to recovery. Compounding this crisis, Michael does not have health insurance, which means many of the costs related to his care, recovery, and basic needs fall entirely on him.

As devastating as his medical situation is, an even more urgent reality looms: when Michael is discharged from the hospital, he has nowhere safe to go.

Michael is at risk of homelessness.

He needs stability — a safe place to heal, access to basic necessities, and support as he learns how to navigate life after amputation. Just as importantly, he needs to remain with his beloved dog, Twyla, who is not only his companion but his emotional anchor during this incredibly difficult time.

How This Fund Will Help

Funds raised will go directly toward:
• Housing that is safe, accessible, and stable after hospital discharge
• Medical and recovery-related expenses not covered due to lack of insurance
• Basic living expenses (food, utilities, transportation, medications)
• Mobility and rehabilitation needs
• Care and essentials for Twyla, so they can stay together
• Creating a small cushion of stability while Michael works with social services on longer-term solutions

This is about more than medical recovery — it’s about dignity, safety, and giving someone the chance to heal without the fear of sleeping on the street.

Michael has always been kind to others, even when he had little himself. Now, he needs our help.

If you’re able to donate, any amount — truly — will make a difference. If you can’t donate, sharing this fundraiser means just as much.

Thank you for helping Michael and Twyla find stability, safety, and hope during this critical moment.

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Friends of B&E
Organizer
Pittsburgh, PA
John Young
Beneficiary
Michael Moran
Co-organizer

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