First received Sunday, July 27, 2025
For Grace in Phoenix, Arizona who is making her transition, and for her caregiver.
Update Thursday, July 31, 2025
Grace made her transition on Tuesday.
First received Wednesday, June 11, 2025
For Gail S. in Hoosick Falls, New York with dementia who is hospitalized after a bad fall.
Update Thursday, July 31, 2025
Continued support for both Gail, who has made her transition, and her daughters.
First received Wednesday, July 9, 2025
For Elisabeth B. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida as she prepares for total hip replacement on her left side...[Monday, July 21] Surgery is scheduled for August 4, but she still needs clearance from her cardiologist. Two tests will be done on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Update Sunday, July 27, 2025
The tests went very well. Her cardiologist has given her a green light for surgery. She will have a CT scan next Tuesday.
First received Tuesday, March 25, 2025
For Katie R. in Tuscaloosa, Alabama with a persistent fever and headache...[April 1] Katie has been in the hospital for several days. Doctors are trying to determine the cause of her fever and severe headaches....[April 4] Katie has been diagnosed with viral meningitis. She also has shingles...[April 9] Katie has been transferred to a rehabilitation center in Tuscaloosa...[April 13] Katie continues to have severe headaches which are caused by the meningitis. She has been sick for almost three weeks and is physically and emotionally debilitated...[April 30] Katie's overall recovery has been slow and she remains in a rehabilitation center. Her headaches are not as intense....[May 11] Katie had partial hip replacement surgery today after falling in the rehab facility....[May 21] Katie was released from the hospital last night and is home with 24-hour care receiving IV anti-virals for the meningitis. Support also for Jane and Donna who are coordinating and taking care of her...[June 11]Katie's doctors have done further testing and realized that she has meningeal encephalitis which is causing pressure on her brain. She has now been moved to a specialized care facility in Birmingham for long-term treatment.
Update Friday, July 25, 2025
Katie has recovered more quickly than originally expected. Continued support for her rehabilitation process.
First received Friday, May 2, 2025
For Cathy R. in St. Petersburg, Florida who is having right knee replacement on May 14.
Update Saturday, July 19, 2025
Cathy is in pain from sciatica which is slowing down her recovery process.
First received Sunday, July 6, 2025
For seven-year-old Sarah W. in Bristol, Great Britain who will have surgery for a craneofaringioma tomorrow.
Update Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Sarah’s surgery was successful and she is recovering. Support also for her parents.
First received Tuesday, June 24, 2025
For A.B.B. in Caracas, Venezuela who had surgery on a melanoma in her back and is scheduled for lung surgery, and for her medical team and caregivers...[June 26] A.B.B. is having difficulty with insurance...[July 3] The insurance company is willing to pay for the surgery and they are talking with the doctor and the hospital...[July 9] Her surgery is scheduled for the morning of July 14.
Update Tuesday, July 15, 2025
The surgery went well. A.A.B. is already walking and will be discharged tomorrow. She is waiting for the results of the biopsy.
First received Thursday, October 31, 2024
For Evie M. in Plymouth, United Kingdom who is in the hospital with severe anorexia, and for her parents and siblings...[January 2, 2025] Evie is back at home with her family in Bristol. Her parents are caring for her, and she has improved a little...[March 20] Evie is on very strong medication. She may need to be hospitalized again...[April 30] Evie’s communication has improved and she is also sleeping better.
Update Monday, July 14, 2025
Evie continues to need strong medications. She remains at home and her medical team is supporting the whole family.
First received Tuesday, May 13, 2025
For Nole D. in Switzerland with difficulty focusing after an eye infection...[June 28] Nole is much better...[July 2] The virus has returned.
Update Thursday, July 10, 2025
Nole slipped and fell. The effects of the fall are not yet clear.
First received Sunday, July 6, 2025
For two-year-old Eira P. in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada who is in the hospital with a viral infection and possible leukemia, and for his parents, brother and medical team.
Update Thursday, July 10, 2025
A diagnosis of leukemia has been confirmed. Eira will be starting nine months of chemotherapy.
First received Sunday, July 6, 2025
For Cathy R. in St. Petersburg, Florida who is in the hospital with gastrointestinal bleeding and low hemoglobin levels, and for her husband, Rich.
Update Thursday, July 10, 2025
Cathy's hemoglobin level is stable and she was discharged from the hospital today.
First received Saturday, July 5, 2025
For Becky H. in Santa Fe, New Mexico who is in the emergency room with a broken ankle.
Update Sunday, July 6, 2025
Tests revealed a broken fibula. The doctor says she will likely heal by wearing a boot and walking with crutches for six weeks.
First received Monday, April 14, 2025
For Lily S. in Fairhope, Alabama with lower back pain and a stomach virus...[April 25] Lily is having additional tests and evaluation for involuntary leg tremors... [May 6] Lily has two MRI scans scheduled for May 22. The tremors have significantly decreased...[May 27] The MRI’s went very well. Lily is looking forward to an upcoming appointment with her neurologist for further evaluation and/or treatment.
Update Thursday, July 3, 2025
The results of the blood tests, CT scan and MRI indicate that the cause of the tremors is not from a neurological disfunction. Spine locations L-4 and L-5 showed arthritic issues. The doctor ordered physical therapy. Unless the tremors return, Lily has a six-month follow up appointment with the neurologist.
First received Thursday, June 19, 2025
For Ernest G. in Littleton, Colorado with back problems who is scheduled for an MRI tomorrow.
Update Wednesday, July 2, 2025
The MRI results showed no significant changes. The doctors can only recommend pain management and weight loss.