Mike Shimp

We all know Mike, a 1988 OCHS graduate, as a great guy, hard worker, athlete and father who would do anything for his family. So it was difficult for him to be dealing with flu like symptoms recently. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the flu at all, but a serious bacterial infection that resulted in him being rushed to the hospital on Wednesday, February 13. Several doctors and numerous tests revealed that Mike suffered multiple complications as a result of an infected heart valve and blood infection.
     Mike is currently in Intensive Care at Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. He is awaiting heart valve replacement surgery.  Mike is facing a long road to recovery which will require extended medical and supportive work for care. The outpouring of support for Mike and his family has been amazing.
     All of your thoughts, prayers and generosity are greatly appreciated at this difficult time for Shimper, his wonderful wife Traci and their three beautiful children.