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Help R Michael Walker recover from double lung tra

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Where to begin I have never done this before. In Dec 2019 we got the call that my dad my hero might have lung cancer. Feb 25 2020 he had a portion of his lung removed he had lesions and lung fibroids and one of his lungs were severely damaged. Not cancer but with that said he had to be on oxygen and could no longer work. He tried to go back but got winded way to fast. Within monthes due to his deteriating lungs the situation went from bad to worse very quickly. My dad hard to be on the maximum oxygen level the situation had become life or death. As a family we have been trying to keep my parents head above water just to get through everyday financially. In March 2020 covid happend making things even more complicated as it has for thousands of people. Watching a man that has worked so hard and given so much. Not to just my siblings and I but to his grandchildren to my mom. He also gave to the community for years he volunteered with the oddfellows hall and our community winter carnival. Not to mention the many times he helped out a Neighbor or a friend. My dad was and still is a father figure to many children he opened his doors without a second thought. He gave a home to many of my friends that had knowhere else to go. My parents never asked for anything in return. He always said he couldn't see a young person on the street. Even to this day he always tries to help others whom were down on their luck. Now as a family we were forced to go through the hardest challenge of our lives and his. Many days of tears and really hard conversations. Conversations that no child wants to have with their parents. Starting with if I should pass away? Due to the seriousness of his health We started the process of preparing for a single or double lung transplant. Getting on the list. That couldn't happen without my dad's fight for his life and pure determination. With that said we had no idea how long it would take. The Dr said it could take monthes even years. We didn't know how much longer my dad had to survive or if he would even make it to the next holiday. It was scary just waiting and praying for another month with him another year anything. None of us were ready to lose him. Finacially things were becoming more difficult but we were managing the best we could or knew how to. January 25 2021 we got the call there were possibly one or two lungs available. Our prayers had been answered. If the lungs were a match his recovery would be 21 days. My mom myself my aunt and brother headed down to Toronto General Hospital. After some substantial testing on January 27 2021 we got the call he was a perfect match and  he would be getting two lungs. My dad was already at the hospital waiting for the news. The surgery was going to happen!As happy as we were about the news we also knew in our hearts for our dad to live another family was going to lose their beloved family member. The Dr said the surgery would take 8 hours to complete. The surgery was a success dad started recovering beautifully. Then the unthinkable happend on February 6 2021 he went into full cardiac arrest he was down for 40 min. We had been in Toronto from January 25 to Feb 3. We had just come home thinking everything was fine. Our dad would be home soon. Got the call February 6 to go back and that he may not survive. My mom and I arrived at the hospital the Dr said his survival rate was 5- 10% chance. The Dr said stay close meaning we had to stay in Toronto in case certain decisions had to be made. Only time wouk tell if he could come out of this. One day went into two he was doing it he was fighting for his life we were all so very greatful so blessed. Just when we thought things were improving for the best. The Dr had closed his chest and cleaned up his lungs which were now badly infected from the trauma of the arrest and exposure. At this point he had had multiple surgeries from all the complications the last one Being Feb 26 he had to have a pacemaker placed.  Feb 12 2021 4:30am the Dr called dad had a second cardiac arrest he was down another 10 min. Once again we were given the odds which were even worse now then before. Dad was still battling for his life. Today is March 9 2021 my dad is still in Toronto and is still fighting. Recovery is going to be a very hard and long road ahead. Upon trying to recover my parents are so worried about finances. To be honest we worry for them which is why I am doing this gofundme for them . I know their not the only family facing financial hardship. My heart hurts for all families struggling. My parents really do need help as a family we have done our very best.I wish more then anything we could do so much more but to be honest there is nothing left. Please at this point any little bit helps. When my dad finally gets to come home he will need things. Not just a roof over his head and food in his stomach. He will need a walker, a pump to drain his lungs called a speromitor something called veltec he has to be on 30 different medications for the rest of his life. I am trying to reach out to some non profits which is proving to be challenging due to the times we live in. Now I am reaching out to the public for help. My dad Mike is a good man and deserves every chance at his second chance. For all of you that has had the blessing of knowing him you know he has never asked for help from anyone. Now we are all reaching out on his behalf. My parents need help keeping a roof over their head and food in their stomachs and making sure he has all he needs when he gets to come home finally  which is still weeks away possibly. Trying to help ensure he can keep fighting the good fight without stressing about everyday survival and praying my parents even have the basic needs. Which I cry a lot about we all do were so scared and worried about my mom and him. My hope is that we can all focus on the long and stressful recovery ahead of him  rather then my parents  losing everything they have worked so very hard to maintain before my dad got so sick over the last year. Well my dad has been in the hospital they also tried to get their car fixed just to find out it is not fixable. When it rains it pours more for them to worry about on top of everything else. When he does finally get home he will have a ton of appointments to get to. We are trying to figure that part out. I am not even sure if I am even  doing this gofundme correctly and I do apologize for my grammar this was very difficult to write without crying. I don't even know how much to ask for just something to help them even if only for a while. To further try and keep them from losing everything. So my dad can recover without so much fear of the unknown. To watch the strongest man I know my hero struggle so emotionally is one of the hardest things I have ever had to go through as well as our entire family . I am a daughter reaching out to the entire world to help the two people in my world that I owe everything to  My amazing parents Kathy and Mike Walker and daddy if u read this no matter what we will love you through this you have come this far keep fighting the good fight  Xoxox
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    Venessa Walker
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    Orillia, ON

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