On **August 2, 2026**, Larry Grake suffered a life-threatening cardiac emergency while driving. Thankfully, bystanders and first responders were able to perform CPR at the scene before transporting him to a local hospital. Due to the severity of his condition, he was later transferred to another hospital for specialized critical care.

Since then, Larry has experienced multiple cardiac events and is currently relying on life-sustaining machines to help him breathe.

For more than **25 years**, Larry has dedicated his life to serving others as a **paramedic and firefighter**, answering countless emergency calls and always being there when his community needed him most. He was with St. Lukes ambulance for 13 years.

He has been on disability due to ongoing cardiac issues.

Now it's our turn to be there for Larry and his family.

As they face an uncertain road ahead, they are also burdened with mounting medical expenses, overdue household bills, including electric bills, and wife Karens loss of income during the sunmer months working in Quakertown School District keeping all the children fed during thier school day.

Every donation, no matter the amount, will help ease the financial stress so they can focus on what matters most—Larry's recovery.

If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this fundraiser and keeping Larry and his wife and children in your thoughts. Your kindness, generosity, and support mean more than words can express.

Thank you for standing beside one of our own when he needs us most.