First received Sunday, April 20, 2025
For Rebecca C. in the Finger Lakes region of New York who has stage 4 pancreatic cancer and now been hospitalized with a stroke.
Update Monday, May 12, 2025
Rebecca has made her transition.
First received Friday, May 24, 2024
For Christl M. in Baden-Württemberg, Germany with wet macular degeneration in her left eye.
Update Monday, May 12, 2025
Christl needs further injections.
First received Tuesday, March 25, 2025
For Katie R. in Tuscaloosa, Alabama with a persistent fever and headache who also has plantar fasciitis in her left foot...[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. Support also for Jane, who is commuting from Birmingham to help...[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. Support also for her friends who are helping her...[April 30] Katie's overall recovery has been slow and she remains in a rehabilitation center. Her headaches are not as intense. She is extremely fatigued, very weak and doesn't have much appetite.
Update Sunday, May 11, 2025
Katie had partial hip replacement surgery today after falling in the rehab facility.
First received Thursday, May 1, 2025
For Darneal in Croydon, United Kingdom who is having surgery for a life-threatening spider bite, and for his friend Ami.
Update Saturday, May 10, 2025
Darneal has sepsis and extreme pain in any procedures, even with very strong pain killers.
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.
Update Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Lily has two MRI scans scheduled for May 22. The tremors have significantly decreased.
First received Monday, April 21, 2025
For Taisuke K. of Pittsfield, Massachusetts who is a legal resident alien traveling alone to Japan and concerned about his return to the U.S.
Update Sunday, May 4, 2025
Taisuke has returned home successfully.
First received Friday, February 28, 2025
For Sarah C. in Ahwatukee, Arizona who was recently diagnosed with a return of breast cancer which has metastasized throughout her body...[April 18] Sarah had been in remission from breast cancer diagnosed in 2022. New cancer has now been found in her spine, liver, lung, hip and skull and she is in treatment. Support also for her husband and young daughter...[April 27] The most recent test results show that Sarah's numbers have gone up for the cancer that is in her liver, lymph nodes, temple of her skull, lung, spine, and hip, indicating that the radiation and chemotherapy are not yet working.
Update Saturday, May 3, 2025
Sarah is having brain surgery on Monday to remove a cancerous growth.
First received Tuesday, March 25, 2025
For Catherine C. in Brighton, England who is bipolar with mental instability...[March 30] Catherine was hospitalized on Friday and will be assessed on Monday. She is very confused and in a fragile mental state...[April 8] Catherine’s mental state has improved. She is waiting to move to another unit where she can receive the best care for her recovery.
Update Friday, May 2, 2025
Catherine has now returned home following treatment for her mental instability. She still has vascular disease and her medication has been changed.
First received Thursday, May 1, 2025
For Katie W.L. in Kingsville, Canada who is having surgery on Tuesday to donate a kidney to a friend.
Update Friday, May 2, 2025
The surgery has been postponed. The recipient has developed a a complication which could compromise the surgery.
First received Wednesday, September 18, 2024
For Tim S. in Tampa, Florida with Parkinson's disease hallucinations who fell and injured his head.
Update Thursday, May 1, 2025
Tim is having deep brain stimulation at the hospital on May 9 and May 16. The surgical procedure helps decrease tremors and other complications from Parkinson’s disease. Support also for his wife and caregiver Nancy.
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.
Update Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Evie’s communication has improved and she is also sleeping better.
First received Sunday, April 27, 2025
For Alicia B. in Allison Park, Pennsylvania who has a broken left wrist.
Update Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Alicia has been scheduled for surgery on her left wrist tomorrow. She will have a permanent plate and screw implanted.
First received Sunday, June 23, 2024
For Angie D. in Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada who will have a liver biopsy on Wednesday and a liver scan the next day...[June 29] The liver scan results were quite good. She is awaiting biopsy results...[July 26] The liver biopsy and scan were both negative...[September 10] Angie's liver enzymes continue to be elevated. Now doctors are considering her gallbladder to be the issue. They want to do more bloodwork and send her to a specialist who performs ERCPs...[November 17] The ERCP results were clear but ALP and GGT results were still higher than normal. More blood work to be done with a fractionated ALP...[January 23, 2025] Tests on her gallbladder were clear.
Update Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Angie continues to have elevated liver enzymes and low sodium levels. She is becoming frustrated that doctors have found no explanation for her symptoms.
First received Thursday, April 24, 2025
For Mochi F., a young Pomeranian in Seattle, Washington who is missing, and for her humans, Terry and Har Chong, and her canine sister.
Update Saturday, April 26, 2025
Mochi has been found and is safe at home.
First received Monday, April 7, 2025
For Shar R. in McGregor, Canada who will have surgery for a leaky heart valve on Friday.
Update Thursday, April 24, 2025
Sharleen tolerated the procedure very well with no issues with anaesthesia after the procedure.
First received Wednesday, December 4, 2024
For Brandly M. in Fairhope, Alabama who will have extensive back surgery on Monday... [December 18] Brandly had a four-hour surgery. Rods were attached to four lumbar vertebra to give stability and to alleviate painful pressure on her nerves....[December 28] Brandly was admitted to a hospital late Thursday afternoon to manage her pain. The doctors suspect inflammation is causing it. After a CT scan, no additional surgery is expected...[January 5, 2025] Brandly will move from a hospital into a rehab facility tomorrow. Her pain has reduced and her medications have been modified....[January 18] Brandly is being discharged today from rehab and will return home. She continues to have pain. Support also for her husband Earl and other family caregivers....[March 11] Brandly has made very little progress. Continued support for her family and medical team as they seek answers and treatment for physical and cognitive issues...[April 4] Brandly’s doctors are still trying to determine the cause of her pain. An MRI is scheduled in a couple of weeks...[April 8] Brandly continues to gain strength and may be going home by the end of April.
Update Thursday, April 24, 2025
Brandly has returned home. Her mobility is improving, and she is able to get out of the house with her caregiver and her husband. She is still having pain, and she will have another MRI tomorrow.
First received Monday, March 31, 2025
For eleven-year-old Nastya K. in Russia who is hospitalized with secondary HLH, a serious complication of systemic-onset juvenile arthritis...[April 8] Nastya is feeling better. Her liver is still a bit too high, but she is tolerating her medication. Support is requested for finding the best medication.
Update Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Nastya is well enough to be discharged from the hospital.
First received Wednesday, March 26, 2025
For Keela, a nine-year-old active Black Lab Guide dog in Oakland, California who will have a fractured tooth removed on April 11....[April 8] The vet has rescheduled Keela's tooth extraction to April 22.
Update Tuesday, April 22, 2025
The dentist discovered that Keela actually had two fractured molars and an infected incisor, so she was in surgery for two hours. She is going home today and will be on a soft diet for two weeks.
First received Monday, April 7, 2025
For Pat B. in Windsor, Canada with foot pain and an injured right shoulder after a fall.
Update Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Pat has a broken shoulder.
First received Friday, August 23, 2024
For Vinny in Hartford, Connecticut with chronic pain in his back and neck.
Update Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Vinny has lung cancer. He is starting four rounds of chemotherapy for his upper lobe tumors.
First received Tuesday, November 26, 2024
For Kashlindh D. in Belleville, Canada with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) who may need a procedure to restore normal heart rhythm.
Update Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Kashlindh was in emergency again with an SVT. He had another cardio version. He will be hospitalized in Toronto for dental work on April 23.