hi everyone my name is Elaine Sulzbach,

my father, Mark Sulzbach, is currently in extremely critical condition in the ICU due to septic shock. This week my dad was admitted to the ER and went into cardiac arrest(heart attack). The doctors were thankfully able to resuscitate him, but during the time his heart had stopped, his organs began to fail. He was rushed into emergency surgery, where doctors had to remove his entire colon to control the infection and save his life.

Update: 10/15/2025- Dad has made it thru his 2nd surgery and seems to be doing better. Doctors and family remain hopeful. Thank you all for your prayers, kind words, and donations.

We are remaining hopeful and praying for his healing. This will be a long road to recovery—he is expected to remain in the hospital for at least a month, followed by time in a skilled nursing facility as he continues to regain strength.

About my dad:

My dad is an incredibly caring and loving father and friend to all. He loves being active, loves playing handball with my younger brother and would give the shirt off his back to help anyone and everyone out. He is kind and funny and always gave me the best advice thru the years and listened when I needed him and would show up to my flea markets to help me set up. He constantly buys people gifts from thrift stores (how he shows love)

Our family has also been through so much—my older brother passed away a few years ago which took a toll on everyone.

If anyone who knows my father, or can relate to what we’re going through, is able to donate, we would be beyond grateful. Every little bit helps more than you can imagine. And if you’re unable to contribute financially, we completely understand—your prayers and positive thoughts mean just as much.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and for any kindness or support you can offer.