Support for Debora & George in Tough Times

***UPDATE 4/24/24: I am sad to announce that George has passed away. His memorial service will be Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Knightdale, NC. Please be praying for Debora and consider a donation to support her during this difficult time.

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Hi, my name is Charles Headrick, and I'm fundraising on behalf of my sister and her husband, Debora and George Stewart as they journey through a particularly difficult time in their lives.

In the last two years, George has experienced a right hip replacement and 2 grueling rehabilitation stays. Debora, in spite of dealing with her own challenges as a result of Type 1 diabetes, has nevertheless faithfully cared for George throughout his recuperation.

This February, at the advanced age of 84, George fell again fracturing his femur just below his right hip prosthesis--a break requiring an 8-hour surgery. After re-evaluating, he decided he could not endure another rehabilitation experience and opted to go home for the duration.

George has been in hospice at home for over 2 months now. A nurse comes once a week and aides bathe him, but Debora continues to take care of him day in and day out. As George is bed-bound fighting persistent infection and painful back sores, Debora has come to a point of physical and emotional exhaustion.

Compounding the crisis, my sister lost her 25 hour/week job as George needed her more and as her own health declined precipitously. It is clear to me at this point that Debora will not be able to return to work.

I'm hoping this fundraiser will alleviate some of the financial pressure. Every donation given will help support them during this season of difficulty in the following ways:

Thank you so much and God bless!