Help Mike's Heart

In late January, my husband Mike's life took an unexpected turn when what began as a routine visit to urgent care led to a devastating diagnosis of severe heart failure. The uncertainty and immense challenges that followed were overwhelming, but we received a glimmer of hope when Mike was finally able to return home on February 21st after weeks of hospitalization. However, the road to recovery remains daunting. Just 43 years old, Mike was readmitted to the hospital and placed on the heart transplant list. This battle has significantly impacted our family. Mike, disabled veteran, is currently on leave and unable to work, drive, or engage in activities that strain his heart. He will be moved to long term disability in May and we will be losing more income when that happens. I have taken on the responsibility of working full-time to support our children, Ellie and Andrew and maintaining our home and ensuring it is safe and ready for post transplant life. When Mike gets his heart tran...View More