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<div>It's wild how hard life can hit...my mom is strong and has already been through some medical struggles in the past where you're left helpless physically and being reminded there are times in our lives where we need to ask for help....
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<div>my mom has already survived breast cancer ( finding out she had cancer when getting tested to give my grandaddy a kidney) .. years later she was laid up in bed for months before able to get back surgery... Both times I(daughter) and thankfully some close friends/family were able to be there and support emotionally and on occasion physically....
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<div>Knowing that we've been through struggles similar before gives me hope that we will make it through this hard time as well...feeling determined and motivated to make it happen.
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<div>Unfortunately the stroke was pretty significant and has severely impacted her right arm and leg...(her dominant side) there are things to be thankful for and I'm holding onto those thoughts and facts as tightly as I can.
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<div>She is young enough that her muscles on left side (her bad side from back issue) are able to hold her up enough to help me with the transitions from bed to wheelchair etc for the next many many months...
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<div>From what I gather it's going to be a long road....
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<div>To add to the unfortunate circumstances she does not have insurance...so we were denied the opportunity to get in-patient rehab and have been waiting in the hospital for other assisted facilities to hopefully except our case for charity....
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<div>this many days in hospital is also going be be another layer of scary...we have always lived paycheck to paycheck. Like many of us now, my mom and I have lived together for a long time due to financial strains. Thankful to be available to be there and be able to be a home care provider for her...but understandably terrified about how we are going to be keeping up with our normal bills...and those hospital bills...I really am scared ...
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<div>We had just established a nice routine my mom and I both using our free time to enjoy watching my first niece her first grandbaby. Which we still look forward to being able to do that one day.. the road will be long and will take a lot of work on both our ends to make it happen but for all the joys and people we love we will do our best to stay determined and motivated to getting back to a new normal.
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<div>The fears of the costs to come are very scary...not just the bills but of course her meds that will need to be on board for life are not cheap... And they are absolutely necessary..denied medicare but will reapply as soon as we are able..
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<div>We both are people who do it all and make it happen....but I think this time we do need help from the village...we are all struggling so our village can only do so much...beyond thankful to have to love and support we have.... And so thankful I am able to physically and mentally take on these challenges ahead...
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<div>I am not one to ask for help...so this is an experience to remind me to do so.
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<div>So please...if you can..we could really use the help
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Standing Strong with My Mom After Her Stroke

<div><strong>Please help Jose Collado fight prostate cancer.</strong>
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<div>Our beloved Jose has just received the most difficult news of his life. He has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and doctors are calling it possibly terminal if left untreated. <strong>Jose urgently needs a $9,000 PET scan, has had over $1,200 in bloodwork, and surgery that will cost over $36,000. Doctor's visits and testing have already cost $1,600.</strong>
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<div>My cousin Jose, age 62, and his wife Lee have already spent all their life savings to cover the cost of his diagnosis. They are now facing medical expenses far beyond what they can manage alone, and Jose will need to take significant time off work to recover. Though Jose works in construction and plans to work as long as he can, his company does not offer medical benefits, so <strong>all medical expenses will be out of pocket</strong>. His wife, Lee, has been retired since age 64 due to her own health conditions, but she plans to find work to help support Jose during this time. But, she is having difficulty finding work at her age.
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<div>At just three years old, Jose came to the United States from Cuba with his parents and sister, marking the beginning of a new life in the United States. He raised his children on his own and is now the proud grandfather of seven beautiful grandchildren. He has worked hard all his life and always given back to his family and community. After the heartbreaking loss of his grandson Neo to SIDS, Jose struggled with alcoholism. But eight years ago, he turned his life around— he got sober, met the love of his life, Lee, in rehab, and together they have built a life filled with joy, family, fun, and second chances. He lights up a room, and I am grateful to call him family.
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<div>In the face of this devastating diagnosis, Jose needs our support. Every dollar raised will go directly toward his scan, surgery, treatment, and recovery, giving him the chance to continue being the devoted spouse, family member, neighbor, father, uncle, and grandfather we all cherish. <strong>Please consider donating whatever you can. Your generosity will provide Jose not just a fighting chance at life, but more years of laughter, love, and memories with his family.</strong>
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<div>From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping our family in this urgent time of need.
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<div>- Jacinta Bunnell &amp; Lee Murray &amp; Jose Collado
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Together for Jose: Love, Healing, and Hope

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<div>In the past 3 years, I fell down steps backward and had a craniotomy (skull surgery, to drain brain bleeding. I fell down the same steps face first, breaking my nose for the 13th time, my left wrist, and my right hand. I had surgery for that. 
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<div>I had a 3/4 inch kidney stone removed through my back.
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<div> I had my right hip replacement dislocate 31 times in 16 months needing me to have it replaced and removed  6 times. The last removal left me with no hip joint for 11 1/2 months. I could not walk. I had 2 PICC lines due to a low-grade staph infection in my blood, giving myself antibiotics for a total of 16 weeks 3 times a day. 
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<div>One of my roommates broke my nose a 14th time when he attempted to kill me. I needed my nose surgically repaired this past 12/4.
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<div> My car was repossessed. I was unable to work and was dismissed after a year of extended sick time.  I had worked at least 1 job since 1975 so this was terrible.  I suffered a very serious depression and started drinking, hoping it would kill me.  
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<div>I went for inpatient treatment of my alcohol problem and my severe depression and am approaching 8 months sober and am following a rigorous, intensive outpatient program. My very close friend of 25 years, Jan, died 4/14/2020 of covid. My pet dog, Pugsley, my 16-year constant companion, had to be put down during one of my many hospital admissions. I had to say goodbye to him over the phone. I had Covid myself this January 28th.  My pain management doctors said that I would greatly benefit from pool and swim therapy.  My orthopedic doctors said the same. I have a pool that has fallen into disrepair, needing a new liner, which I cannot afford after the multitude of medical bills killed my budget.  I could use my pool at home if I got a new liner.  I would be able to use it about 5 months a year in my climate.  My credit is shot due to my medical bills, totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars.  I have no savings or cushion left.  I have no living relatives as I had to bury my last nine relatives. So, there is no family to help me. My borough is suing me because my pool is an eyesore that I cannot fix.  Please help me fix this pool by getting a liner by the end of the summer. (but hopefully by 5/31). If 6000 people read this and everyone gives me 1 dollar, I can rehab my walking and body at my home. I would be forever grateful, pay it forward, try to repay the help I get, and my city will no longer seek to sue me for a disrepaired eyesore.  I have lived in my home for 32 years and hope to live here until my death. Thank you so very much for reading this and, hopefully, helping me in any way you can. If a pool company owner reads this, your help would be appreciated immensely.  Once again, thanks!....... In utmost sincerity, John Mitchell
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<div>(These pictures show my newest dog i was able to get 5 years ago. I would be lost without him. His name is Taz. I am hoping he will be a water dog and be with me at least 11 more years, like Pugsley was.)
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