This post was originally started by Raul’s mom, Kathy Longoria.

When bad things happen one after another I have set this fund raiser only for my son Raul Rodriguez who has been in the hospital way too long. Diagnosed with full blown Pneumonia:/Valley Fever. He has been in a coma On an ECMO machine artificial lung machine to do the work for him as he rests in a coma. We’re waiting now as the ICU staff at John C Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Phoenix Az room 258 starts to wean off the sedation and this may take awhile before we get to see him come back to life. But the reason for this donation is so that he have enough money afterwords to support him also his finances now to keep them up for him . His job has insurance medical covered. But he has been off of work with no pay . Please consider donating 5$ at the least because it all adds up for him. I know you don’t know him but let me tell you he is worth every penny all his friends will vouch for him as being the most kindest person to you or anyone he is near . Please feel free to call and see before you donate so that you know this is a true story that became a nightmare roller coaster to him his friends and family who have been there by his side since the beginning . Thank you for your support . We can also take prayers ! He is doing well stable watched 24 hours so he will pull through but will take time .

Sincerely Mom 

Raul Rodriguez and I have been friends the past 10 years. He is currently in the hospital with Valley fever, on a ventilator to assist him with breathing and also an ECMO machine which is basically dialysis for his lungs. In order to keep his life outside the hospital as normal as possible this Go fund me has been setup to provide him with financial assistance since he is currently not receiving any pay. Any amount you provide will go to Raul only, so I thank you for anything you may want to donate. Keep Raul in your prayers.

Robert