Support and Healing for Mark Ivy
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Welcome, I'm Kevin Ivy, son of Mark Ivy, and I'm writing to request help from anyone who has the means.
On September 2, 2014, my Dad was diagnosed with disseminated histoplasmosis, a fungal infection. The infection is fatal if left untreated. For 2 1/2 years he lived under a death sentence being misdiagnosed with a non-specific bacterial infection which left his right lung a "dried up sponge" and non-functioning. He was aggressively treated for the infection with antifungals. The treatment ended October of 2015 and fortunately did not take two years.
On May 9, 2017, Dad's lung specialist informed him that he has possibly six months to live if the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the damage caused by the histoplasmosis, ran its normal course. Dad is now on hospice at home. Although he is content and ready to cross over the river to the other side, we want to make the transition as painless and comfortable as possible - both physically and financially. This means we need help covering the extra expenses Dad and Iohn are now facing.
If you've ever known Mark you would know how much he loves and appreciates his family. Our family has a long history of caring for others, having a big heart, reaching out when no one else will even to those we do not know or are friends and acquaintenances. The number of fundraisers, benefits, biker rides and other charitable activity to help others has been appreciated through the years. Now we need to come together and help Dad.
Dad needs someone there to help daily since he is now living alone. It is necessary to have someone to help with certain medicines, cooking, cleaning, etc. The rest of the family are unable to assist due to distance, age, financial or medical conditions which is why I have set up the GoFundMe.
I am not normally one to resort to asking for financial help, but at this stage there is no other option. Can we do for Dad in his hour of need as we have done for so many others?
Even if you can contribute only a little, every dollar counts in aiding in Dad's care and recovery. Thank you for your time and your help. And if you can't give, we always appreciate your thoughts and prayers as well you sharing this page with your friends and family. God bless.
On September 2, 2014, my Dad was diagnosed with disseminated histoplasmosis, a fungal infection. The infection is fatal if left untreated. For 2 1/2 years he lived under a death sentence being misdiagnosed with a non-specific bacterial infection which left his right lung a "dried up sponge" and non-functioning. He was aggressively treated for the infection with antifungals. The treatment ended October of 2015 and fortunately did not take two years.
On May 9, 2017, Dad's lung specialist informed him that he has possibly six months to live if the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the damage caused by the histoplasmosis, ran its normal course. Dad is now on hospice at home. Although he is content and ready to cross over the river to the other side, we want to make the transition as painless and comfortable as possible - both physically and financially. This means we need help covering the extra expenses Dad and Iohn are now facing.
If you've ever known Mark you would know how much he loves and appreciates his family. Our family has a long history of caring for others, having a big heart, reaching out when no one else will even to those we do not know or are friends and acquaintenances. The number of fundraisers, benefits, biker rides and other charitable activity to help others has been appreciated through the years. Now we need to come together and help Dad.
Dad needs someone there to help daily since he is now living alone. It is necessary to have someone to help with certain medicines, cooking, cleaning, etc. The rest of the family are unable to assist due to distance, age, financial or medical conditions which is why I have set up the GoFundMe.
I am not normally one to resort to asking for financial help, but at this stage there is no other option. Can we do for Dad in his hour of need as we have done for so many others?
Even if you can contribute only a little, every dollar counts in aiding in Dad's care and recovery. Thank you for your time and your help. And if you can't give, we always appreciate your thoughts and prayers as well you sharing this page with your friends and family. God bless.
Organizer and beneficiary
Hailey Ivy
Organizer
Leander, TX
Mark Ivy
Beneficiary
