Support Mike Niles' Journey to New Lungs & to easy breathing

Hello, I’m Tanika Niles and I am starting this GoFundMe page for our father, Mike Niles.

In 2020, our father was diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis and since has been taking medications to slow the progression of the disease; with no cure.

At this time, his health has declined significantly. Our father is on oxygen 24/7 and has very limited mobility due to the disease restricting his breathing severely. His specialist has recommended him to receive a lung transplant in Boston. He will be traveling back and forth in the near future for further tests and consultations.

In June of 2024, our father retired from Passamaquoddy Wild Blueberry due to his health concerns. Our mother, Justina Niles, has been doing her best financially with managing expenses with his medications, medical devices, appointments, etc., as well as managing bills and everyday expenses on her income solely.

It has been disheartening for our father to not be able to contribute to the household physically and financially. He is the kind of man that always takes care of others. He takes deep pride and joy in being helpful and being a person you can rely on. So it has been extremely difficult for him as his health is limiting him from everyday activities. Our parents have difficulty asking anyone for help and truly do appreciate your thoughts and support.

We as a family are extremely hopeful and optimistic as he takes this next step to better his health. We all appreciate any donation you are able to offer at this time. It truly means the world to us to have a wonderful and caring community that is thinking of our father. So again, thank you in advance! Any donation, big or small, will help ease the financial strain on our parents, allowing them to focus entirely on what truly matters—his health.

It would also be greatly appreciated if you could share his story on your social media platforms.