Help Support James After Emergency Open Heart Surgery

On Friday, August 22nd, my dad suddenly experienced severe chest pain and was rushed to the ER. After testing, the doctors discovered he had a dissected aorta—a life-threatening condition—and he was taken into emergency open heart surgery.

Through the incredible skill of the medical team and the strength he showed, he made it through the procedure, but the road to recovery will be long and challenging. He will be out of work for some time, and as many of you know, this situation came completely unexpectedly.

So many of our friends and family have reached out asking what can they do to help… First, please know that your love, prayers and support mean more to us than words can say. For those who would like to contribute in a tangible way, we’ve set up this fundraiser to help with medical expenses, recovery costs, and the financial strain of being unable to work during this time.

Every single donation, no matter the size, makes a difference. It helps ease the burden and allows my dad to focus fully on healing.

We are beyond grateful for the outpouring of love and kindness we’ve already received. This has been such a scary situation for our family, but seeing how much our dad is loved has given us incredible strength.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for standing with us during this time.

With gratitude,

The Deegan Daughters