Please Help Nick & Wanda with Medical Expenses
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Our dearest friend and favorite fitness and nutrition expert, Nick Kentrolis was struck unexpectedly with a stroke on Wednesday morning, February 17, 2021.
Doctors have learned that the stroke was caused in part by a blood clot on his brain but have now discovered a mycotic aneurysm - a major bacterial infection that causes the dilation and weakening of an arterial wall.
The infection is in his heart and has spread to 2 of his heart valves.
Health issues for Nick began over a month prior to the stroke and included repeated doctor visits, a CT scan and extensive blood work that showed a kidney infection. The infectious disease doctor has now confirmed that the bacterial infection in the heart stemmed from a bacterial infection that can from the mouth.
His current condition is critical with hopes of stabilizing. His body is enduring a massive battle to heal from the infection.
With the aid of a medical team and prescribed protocols, there is hope surgery will not be necessary to mitigate the blood clot on his brain. Cardiologists are monitoring the infection and running tests with plans to undergo heart surgery to replace the 2 damaged valves as soon as Nick is well enough.
Anyone who knows Nick knows how incredibly strong he is; Not only in physique but in mind and spirit. He is absolutely in this fight with everything he has and is envisioning a full recovery from his current ailment.
Wanda and Nick have shared an incredible love for over 23 years, and her strength and bravery are coupled with Nick's as they travel this road to recovery together, side-by-side.
Nick and Wanda have lived their dream of empowering others to seek improved physical fitness and health for over 18 years through The Crest Fitness Club in Wilmington, North Carolina. They love their fellow 'Crestians' and intend to keep the club going as Nick progresses into recovery.
This recovery process will undoubtedly come with great financial hardship, in addition to the many hardships already endured through the last year of operational restrictions and mandatory closings for The Crest Fitness Club, due to COVID-19.
Through this Gofundme Campaign, we are hoping to reach all who know Nick and Wanda to provide an update on his condition and recovery. So, please share this campaign with your loved ones and on social media.
We also request that if you are able to give towards Nick's medical expenses through this campaign, any amount is deeply appreciated.
Above all else, we are asking you to keep Nick and Wanda in your thoughts and prayers.
Updates on his condition will be posted to Nick's personal Facebook page and shared to The Crest Fitness Club page as well.
Doctors have learned that the stroke was caused in part by a blood clot on his brain but have now discovered a mycotic aneurysm - a major bacterial infection that causes the dilation and weakening of an arterial wall.
The infection is in his heart and has spread to 2 of his heart valves.
Health issues for Nick began over a month prior to the stroke and included repeated doctor visits, a CT scan and extensive blood work that showed a kidney infection. The infectious disease doctor has now confirmed that the bacterial infection in the heart stemmed from a bacterial infection that can from the mouth.
His current condition is critical with hopes of stabilizing. His body is enduring a massive battle to heal from the infection.
With the aid of a medical team and prescribed protocols, there is hope surgery will not be necessary to mitigate the blood clot on his brain. Cardiologists are monitoring the infection and running tests with plans to undergo heart surgery to replace the 2 damaged valves as soon as Nick is well enough.
Anyone who knows Nick knows how incredibly strong he is; Not only in physique but in mind and spirit. He is absolutely in this fight with everything he has and is envisioning a full recovery from his current ailment.
Wanda and Nick have shared an incredible love for over 23 years, and her strength and bravery are coupled with Nick's as they travel this road to recovery together, side-by-side.
Nick and Wanda have lived their dream of empowering others to seek improved physical fitness and health for over 18 years through The Crest Fitness Club in Wilmington, North Carolina. They love their fellow 'Crestians' and intend to keep the club going as Nick progresses into recovery.
This recovery process will undoubtedly come with great financial hardship, in addition to the many hardships already endured through the last year of operational restrictions and mandatory closings for The Crest Fitness Club, due to COVID-19.
Through this Gofundme Campaign, we are hoping to reach all who know Nick and Wanda to provide an update on his condition and recovery. So, please share this campaign with your loved ones and on social media.
We also request that if you are able to give towards Nick's medical expenses through this campaign, any amount is deeply appreciated.
Above all else, we are asking you to keep Nick and Wanda in your thoughts and prayers.
Updates on his condition will be posted to Nick's personal Facebook page and shared to The Crest Fitness Club page as well.
Organizer
Wanda Evans Kentrolis
Organizer
Wilmington, NC
