Hope for a Heart: Supporting Johnny Millers Heart Transplant

Hello, everyone! I have decided to start a GoFundMe page for my Nan and Pop, John and Moe Miller. To everyone who knows Johnny Miller, at 52 he had a massive heart attack and has lived quite comfortably with some minor hiccups up until the 17th of December 2023, when he went into cardiac arrest. Since then, he has been slowly deteriorating, and he has been in and out of the hospital very frequently due to fluid build-up in the heart.

As most of you know this has been very hard on Johnny Miller as he has always been a very active man, he always loved hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and of course his daily walks around Houston. Despite the challenges he faces every day, he remains strong, his humor is still intact, and he is still able to make his jokes and tell his stories.

Currently, he is not living the life he is used to, and he is sitting, resting, or laying in bed the majority of the time, due to his illness. We the family just found out today June 11, 2024, that my pop will be having major surgery early next week to install a LVAD device which will keep him alive until he can receive a heart transplant. Once the surgery is completed, he will be in CICU for approximately one week, then an additional two weeks in the heart ward in the hospital. Once he is released from the hospital they will have to remain living in Vancouver for the next 3 or possibly 4 months.

My pop was medevacked from Smithers to Vancouver on May 27, 2024, and he has continued to remain in the hospital since then. Unfortunately, the cost of living in Vancouver is very high, and it is hard for our family. As we navigate this difficult journey, we’re turning to our kind-hearted friends and family for support.

Your generous donations will go directly towards covering any medical expenses, including pre-transplant evaluations, medications, post-transplant care, accommodations, and meals for my Nan and Pop while living in Vancouver. Additionally, your support will help alleviate the financial stress on our family, allowing us to focus on what truly matters – my Pop’s health and well-being.

Every contribution, no matter how small, brings us one step closer to helping my Nan and Pop. Your kindness and generosity will not only make a difference in his life but in the lives of everyone who loves him.

Please consider donating and sharing our GoFundMe page with your network. If you are unable to donate, please take time to send your love, or stories on this page for Johnny Miller. Together, we can help my Nan and Pop live comfortably in Vancouver so my Pop can wait for a heart transplant. We will continue to update this page with any information about his recovery and well-being as it comes up.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support, prayers, and love during this challenging time. We are eternally grateful to every one of you.

With love and gratitude,

The Millers and extended family