Rally for John Hinz recovery
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On Wednesday, January 29, 2020, John made a visit to the ER and was diagnosed with the Flu and slight signs of pneumonia. He was sent home after IV fluids and antibiotics. Saturday, February 1, John was transported to the hospital due to very high fever and was admitted as his flu & pneumonia symptoms were getting worse. About 2 am on Sunday morning, he was moved to an ICU unit and put on a ventilator because he needed help breathing. Despite heavy antibiotics and breathing treatments, the infection worsened. The infection was very aggressive and attacked his lung tissue. His lungs were no longer able to make the gas exchange to put oxygen into his blood and remove carbon dioxide and as a result went into respiratory failure. On Monday, the 3rd, John was placed on, life support to take over the function of the lungs. As more test results are coming in, they have added a diagnosis of severe H1N1 virus. Doctors are saying this is a really bad flu season and John's case is the worse that they have seen.
As of today, February 11, doctors are optimistic, but he remains in ICU and on life support (9 days, so far). He continues to run a fever off and on and is needing an extraordinary amount of sedation to keep him comfortable. He is in the right place as the Cleveland Clinic has doctors and nurses that specialize in the ECMO use in adults. It requires multiple people to monitor him as well as the machines constantly.
The doctors are telling the family that although they are optimistic, he remains very sick and in critical condition and that this is going to continue to be a slow process. As you can imagine, the medical costs are quickly mounting and will continue. Overwhelming to say the least especially with the loss of his income.
John is always first in line to help someone in need, and would never imagine being in the situation of needing help himself. He makes himself available to help friends and family and has an especially soft spot for military personnel, veterans, firefighters, and police officers. He volunteers his time as an umpire in softball tournaments raising money for people in need. One of his favorites is the Wounded Warriors.
I am launching this Go Fund Me Campaign on behalf of my brother and his wife Sharon. Many people are reaching out and asking what they can do to help, so this is a first step in efforts to ease some of the burden and stress that a catastrophic medical emergency such as this can have on a family. This will allow Sharon to focus on John's healing and recovery, and look after the kids.
So put on your rally cap (preferably a Cubs cap) for John. Any financial contribution you can offer will go directly toward medical costs and living expenses while John is unable to work . Thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers. Get your flu shot!!!!
We are updating John Hinz facebook page twice a day if you would like to check in on him.
As of today, February 11, doctors are optimistic, but he remains in ICU and on life support (9 days, so far). He continues to run a fever off and on and is needing an extraordinary amount of sedation to keep him comfortable. He is in the right place as the Cleveland Clinic has doctors and nurses that specialize in the ECMO use in adults. It requires multiple people to monitor him as well as the machines constantly.
The doctors are telling the family that although they are optimistic, he remains very sick and in critical condition and that this is going to continue to be a slow process. As you can imagine, the medical costs are quickly mounting and will continue. Overwhelming to say the least especially with the loss of his income.
John is always first in line to help someone in need, and would never imagine being in the situation of needing help himself. He makes himself available to help friends and family and has an especially soft spot for military personnel, veterans, firefighters, and police officers. He volunteers his time as an umpire in softball tournaments raising money for people in need. One of his favorites is the Wounded Warriors.
I am launching this Go Fund Me Campaign on behalf of my brother and his wife Sharon. Many people are reaching out and asking what they can do to help, so this is a first step in efforts to ease some of the burden and stress that a catastrophic medical emergency such as this can have on a family. This will allow Sharon to focus on John's healing and recovery, and look after the kids.
So put on your rally cap (preferably a Cubs cap) for John. Any financial contribution you can offer will go directly toward medical costs and living expenses while John is unable to work . Thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers. Get your flu shot!!!!
We are updating John Hinz facebook page twice a day if you would like to check in on him.
Organizer and beneficiary
Kelly Hinz
Organizer
Canton, NC
sharon hinz
Beneficiary