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Please help my sister and brother-in-law out

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Hello all, my name is Natalie and I am raising money for my sister, Linda and brother-in-law, Anthony, (aka "Hammer") DeSanno.
Throughout life, we often think, hope and pray that if we work hard, treat people fairly, and have faith in God, we may be blessed to enjoy our "Golden Years" with a home, basic needs, family, and some good friends. But, as we all know life has many unpredictable obstacles along the way. That is where our loving and supportive family and friends usually step in to lighten the load, offer advice, and support us through these difficult times.
My sister Linda and brother-in-law Anthony (Hammer) are in need of help, so I am taking a leap of faith and trying to RALLY THE TROOPS!!!
Here is their huge and devastating obstacle... For the past 5 years, Anthony's health has been failing with congestive heart failure and lung issues, which has limited his ability to work. Realizing this, they decided to downsize by selling their dream home in Delaware to be closer to family and friends. Trying to settle down in a more affordable retirement community in New Jersey. At this point, they were just about making ends meet but still felt blessed and hopeful to start this new chapter in their senior years. My sister does work but cannot afford it all on her salary.
Then March hits like a freight train!!!!
Anthony was finally offered a cardiac procedure to help improve his health and quality of life, a cardiac ablation. This attempt was a sad disappointment because not only didn't it work, it made his health and their situation worse in every way, It caused more health problems.
This procedure began the constant decline in his health and their financial devastation. He currently has congestive heart failure, CIDP- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, which has left him partially paralyzed, unable to walk or work. Anthony is receiving IVIG treatments to try and repair some of the nerve damage in hopes that he may walk again along with extensive physical and occupational therapy.
Anthony (Hammer) has been in and out of hospitals and rehabilitation centers nonstop since May 27th. His most recent setback is a fractured right ankle which means he needs at least another 6-8 weeks of healing before he can continue his rigorous physical therapy. Anthony has not been able to return home since May. My sister has been trying to maintain her job, care and offer support to Anthony by traveling back and forth daily while attempting to manage her health issues as well.
I created this page with the heartfelt intention to raise money so they can stay in their home as long as possible, have the basic needs we all deserve, and offer them some financial support while Anthony continues his rehabilitation.
Please find it in your heart to donate if you can, share to as many people as possible, and keep them in your prayers.
Thank you in advance for your generosity and kindness.

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    Natalie Pancetti
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    Staten Island, NY

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