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...[and] For Frank W. in Toronto, Canada who will have a kidney transplant... [May 2] The surgery has been postponed.
The recipient has developed a a complication which could compromise the surgery.
Update Friday, May 13, 2025
Katie donated her kidney to Frank on June 10 and both are recovering well.
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.
Update Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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.
First received Saturday, May 17, 2025
For Leo, a cat in Northampton, Massachusetts who is scheduled for surgery today to remove a diseased eye, and for his human Carol...[May 21]Due to a last-minute medical concern, Leo's surgery has been rescheduled to June 3.
Update Sunday, June 8, 2025
Leo's surgery was successful. He is recovering at home. So far, the major complaint is that he hates the cone.
First received Sunday, April 27, 2025
For Alicia B. in Allison Park, Pennsylvania who has a broken left wrist...[April 29] Alicia has been scheduled for surgery on her left wrist tomorrow. She will have a permanent plate and screw implanted.
Update Friday, June 6, 2025
Alicia continues to have severe pain, limited mobility, and excessive scar tissue five weeks after surgery. Support also for her young children.
First received Monday, June 2, 2025
For Monika in Windsor, Canada who is having issues with her stomach and bladder.
Update Tuesday, June 3, 2025
A catheter is being removed tomorrow morning with the hope that her bladder will respond well and continue getting healthier.
First received Tuesday, April 8, 2025
For Rachel S. in Brighton, England who is unemployed and looking for a new job.
Update Monday, June 2, 2025
Rachel had a second interview for a job today.
First received Thursday, March 6, 2025
For Elena and Lorenz D. in Brighton, England who are in the process of deciding where to relocate their home.
Update Monday, June 2, 2025
Elena and Lorenz are having difficulty selling their property.
First received Sunday, May 25, 2025
For Angela P. in Brighton, England who has gone to the hospital with possible appendicitis.
Update Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Angela had her appendix removed. The surgery went well, and she is already home.
First received Tuesday, May 20, 2025
For Pam W. in Warsaw, Missouri who has damage to her home and is without power after a tornado came through her area.
Update Tuesday, May 27, 2025
The power has been restored and roads cleared. Pam is replacing her refrigerator foods and getting a fallen tree removed in her yard. Her cat is fine.
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.
Update Tuesday, May 27, 2025
The MRI’s went very well. Lily is looking forward to an upcoming appointment with her neurologist for further evaluation and/or treatment.
First received Sunday, May 11, 2025
For Y.C. in Seminole, Florida who has been referred to a pulmonary specialist for a breathing problem.
Update Sunday, May 18, 2025
Y.C. is having a pulmonary function test on June 6.
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.