Help Grant Todd’s Spiritual Wish to Visit Lourdes

**Help Todd Fulfill His Wish to Visit Lourdes**

Hello everyone,

My name is Marisa, and I am reaching out to you with a heartfelt request to help my beloved husband, Todd.

Todd is 66 years old and has spent his life caring for others as a dedicated surgical RN for 33 years. In 2020, Todd underwent cervical surgery for his spine, during which his left lung was permanently collapsed. As a result, he now relies on supplemental oxygen 24/7. His spine is also fused from T10 to S2, significantly impacting his mobility.

In 2021, Todd faced another major health challenge: a brain stem stroke that left his left arm weak and caused narcolepsy and short-term memory loss. Despite these obstacles, Todd remains remarkably resilient and continues to volunteer as a porter for our local church, where he has been serving for the past eight months.

In May 2024, Todd fulfilled his long-time wish to become Catholic while still healthy enough to do so. Although we have been married civilly for 16 years, we were recently married in the church, bringing immense joy and spiritual fulfillment to Todd's life.

Todd has a dream that he holds close to his heart: to visit Lourdes, France, where the Virgin Mary has appeared. He wishes to seek out the healing waters of Lourdes, hoping for a miracle—be it physical, mental, or spiritual.

Given his current health conditions, this trip would require significant financial support for travel, accommodations, and medical needs. We are humbly asking for your help to make Todd’s dream a reality. Any contribution, no matter how small, will bring us closer to granting Todd this precious opportunity.

Funds donated will be used for airfare, accommodations, travel from Paris to Lourdes, travel insurance and meals through https://lourdesvolunteers.org/

Direct donations can also be sent to https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/OurLadyofLourdesHospitalityNo/donate.html - under option:  My gift today is for the Andrea's Wish Sponsorship Fund for pilgrims in need of supportive medical care to make travel possible listing Todd Cain as the recipient in the additional comments. 

Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support.

With gratitude,

Marisa