(Most recent updates first)
First received Sunday, September 29, 2019
For Russell B. in London, United Kingdom who has been hospitalized after a stroke affecting the left side of his body.
Update Thursday, October 17, 2019
Russell has been moved to a rehabilitation center in Kent. Support also for his mother, Kat, and sister, Kirsty.
First received Wednesday, September 18, 2019
For Mike T. in the United States who had his left leg amputated and has scleroderma.
Update Saturday, October 12, 2019
Mike has a very serious infection in his left leg. The infection specialist said they need to amputate the rest of the leg plus part of his hip. He is currently going to the hospital daily for an antibiotic drip.
Received Thursday, June 6, 2019
For Andre J.L. in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in the process of becoming a Canadian citizen and going to school.
Update Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Andre has a fever from something he ate as well as financial difficulties.
Received Thursday, October 3, 2019
For Tundra Too, a cat in Seminole, Florida with twice-daily medication for hyperthyroidism.
Update Tuesday, October 8, 2019
A reduced amount of medication is relieving the side effects.
First received Friday, September 27, 2019
For Lily S. in Fairhope Alabama steadiness and clarity regarding issues with her landlord.
Update Monday, October 7, 2019
"My landlord and I resolved the issue with my apartment. All is well."
First received Thursday, October 3, 2019
For Helen C. In Iowa City, Iowa who had surgery today after falling and breaking a hip...[October 4] Helen’s surgery went well. She is in good spirits and was able to take a few steps today.
Update Saturday, October 5, 2019
There is concern that Helen's hip might dislocate while healing.
First received Monday, September 30, 2019
For Debbie H. in Mesa, Arizona who is hospitalized with fluid in her lungs from metastatic breast cancer, and for her family.
Update Thursday, October 3, 2019
Debbie made her transition in the evening of October 1. Support also for her family.
First received Monday, September 30, 2019
For Deborah F. in Trenton, New Jersey who has entered into hospice care as she nears her transition.
Update Thursday, October 3, 2019
Deborah has made her transition.
First received Sunday, September 15, 2019
For Kirby, a horse in Lyerly, Georgia who is recovering from neglect and near-starvation.
Update Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Kirby is progressing very well. He is gaining weight and is able to get up on his own without the assistance of a sling. His rescuers say his spirit is remarkable.
First received Sunday, September 22, 2019
For seven-year-old Carsun M. in Fairhope, Alabama who will have his tonsils and adenoids removed on September 24.
Update Sunday, September 29, 2019
Carsun's surgery went well. He is getting his strength back and will return to school in a couple of days.
First received Monday, August 12, 2019
For Cheryl C. in North Carolina who has been receiving chemotherapy for liver cancer and is now unresponsive, and for her family...[August 13] Cheryl has regained consciousness. After she receives chemotherapy, she will be placed on a list for a liver transplant...[September 16] The cancer has progressed and doctors have told her there is nothing more they can do. Support also for her extended family.
Update Friday, September 27, 2019
Cheryl made her transition on September 26 surrounded by her brother, Walt, and family.
First received Tuesday, September 24, 2019
For Barbara R. in Berlin, Germany who had surgery on her hand, and for her doctors.
Update Thursday, September 26, 2019
The surgery on Barbara's left hand went smoothly and was successful.
First received Friday, September 13, 2019
For Jose G. in Berlin, Germany who has health problems and will soon be flying to San Francisco.
Update Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Jose had a smooth flight to California and is feeling much better.
First received Wednesday, September 11, 2019
For Adriana in Blenheim, Ontario, Canada who is twenty-eight weeks pregnant and has learned the baby has tumors around the heart; and for the family.
Update Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Adriana, who is now 31 weeks pregnant, was told that the baby has died. They are going to deliver the baby in London and be part of research to help others in similar situations in the future.
First received Thursday, September 5, 2019
For Kujo, a small dog in Monroe, Utah who has multiple wounds from an attack by a large dog.
Update Friday, September 20, 2019
"Kujo is doing great after two surgeries; he even has his energy back!"
First received Thursday, March 7, 2019
For Alex T. in Los Angeles, California who is starting treatments for pancreatic cancer, and for his family.
Update Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Alex showed improvement after the first round of chemotherapy, and the oncologists planned to begin immunology. However, because of unnfavorable lab results and sudden weight loss, Alex has started a new round of chemotherapy for his pancreatic cancer.
First received Thursday, May 2, 2019
For Tom J. in Mounds View, Minnesota with fatigue and severe gastrointestinal issues... [May 3] Tom is hospitalized with severe dehydration. He must recuperate before having a colonoscopHelen’s surgery went well. She is in good spirits and was able to take a few steps today.y to determine the cause of severe
diarrhea... [May 9] Tom was released from the hospital on May 5. He is recovering from acute renal failure. He will be evaluated by his primary doctor on May 9...[May 13] Tom will have a colonoscopy on May 21.[May 18] Tom has been diagnosed with C. diff and is on antibiotics for two weeks. The colonoscopy will be performed when he no longer has the infection... [June 10] A colonoscopy is scheduled for Tom on June 14 and a doctor's visit on June 18 that will hopefully resolve the cause of chronic diarrhea and weight loss...[June 24] Tom has been diagnosed with Crohn's disease. He is on medication which is giving him some relief while he waits for his insurance company to approve an infusion type of medication that is needed to address his severe issues....[July 10] Tom's infusion medication was approved by insurance and he has had one infusion. His heart rate went up and his heart was monitored for a day. He had a stroke and heart attack on December 24. He has not had any other side-effects and his heart seems to be fine. He is scheduled for a second infusion on July 12...[July 16] Tom had his second infusion. He is having problems with fatigue and a sore throat which are gradually diminishing. These are common side effects. He is eating well, is not having diarrhea, and has stopped losing weight. He has lost sixty-five pounds since December 24. His next infusion will be August 9...[August 17] Tom had his infusion on August 9 and experienced the same side effects of fatigue and cold-like symptoms. His weight remains stable, and he has not had any intestinal issues. The side effects are now minimal. He is having problems with weakness in his left leg as a result of his stroke and is not walking properly.
Update Monday, September 16, 2019
Tom is having side effects from his August infusion including severe sore throat, nausea, headache, fatigue, and sinus issues. His next infusion is October 4. Side effects can occur at any time with this medication. His weight is stable and his walking is slowly improving.