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Family and friends of Mark Forgue are raising money for the nonprofit Help Hope Live to fund uninsured medical expenses associated with transplantation.
Dear Family, Friends and Community Members,
Meet Mark — beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, a retired Greeley Police Officer and loyal friend, who is actively involved in his church community . Mark has always been a pillar of strength in our family and in the community, known for his unwavering dedication, loyalty, sharp wit, and wry humor.
Recently, Mark has faced a critical health challenge following an unexpected life threatening medical diagnosis of end stage Interstitial Lung Disease-ILD. His medical team determined that the best course of action was to preform a double lung transplant, which he underwent on July 13, 2024. This procedure offers him the hope of a longer life and fuller life with his cherished family and friends. Mark dreams of once again enjoying the activities he so looked forward to in retirement such as camping, shooting sports, hunting, long walks around the lake, travel, roughhousing with his 3 grandkids which have always brought him joy and peace.
However, the journey to recovery is challenging, both physically and financially. Medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and ongoing, lifelong care are significant burdens for Mark and his family to bear alone. That’s why we are reaching out to you, our community, to ask for your support.
Your generous donations will make a profound difference in Mark’s life. They will help cover essential medical expenses and support his rehabilitation so he can regain his strength and independence. Every contribution, no matter the size, will bring him closer to his goal of returning to a normal life filled with rich experiences, laughter, and the wonders and joys of sharing these with his family and friends.
Mark has always been there for us, ready to debate, share a laugh, or lend a helping hand. Now is our chance to rally around him during this challenging time and show him our gratitude and support.
Please consider donating today to help Mark breathe again and reclaim his quality of life. Your kindness and generosity will make a world of difference.
Thank you for being part of Mark’s journey towards recovery and a fuller life.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Mark’s Family
Mark has chosen to fundraise for Help Hope Live in part because Help Hope Live assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and tax deductibility for contributors. Contributors can be sure donations will be used to pay or reimburse medical and related expenses. To make a tax-deductible donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the Give button.
For more information, please contact Help Hope Live at 800.642.8399.
It has been 5 weeks today since we got the call that lungs had become available for Mark. Since then he’s been through some very difficult complications and we’re still in ICU. He’s been receiving fantastic care with amazing teams of specialists all working together to help him. Mark has been so courageous throughout this journey. Each day, we have so much to be grateful for, in-spite of so many setbacks. The prayers, thoughtful words, kind gestures, amazing gifts have all been very much appreciated and needed sources of loving support. We are deeply touched and grateful. Hopefully, in the weeks ahead, we’ll see more improvements and fewer setbacks. Thank you all from the Forgue family for your love and support.
We would like to thank everyone for the kind words, and generous donations and offers of help. We are nearing a month of being in the hospital, and we would not have made it this far without your support. We still have a long road to go and are grateful we have such a loving community to lean on. Mark has had some slow but steady progress in the right direction and were hoping to be taking him home this week, but unfortunately his breathing and strength have declined over the past few days. He was moved back into the ICU this morning and was taken for a procedure to clear out and test some secretions from the lungs, as well as examine the incision site. They are already treating him for possible infection, and he will be sedated and intubated through the weekend. While this is somewhat disheartening, it is not unheard of and we are hopeful that he will get some good rest this weekend and get back on track.
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Sending love to you!
Nicole Houmann
Our love and prayers are with you for Healing and with you and your Precious Family for Strength. God Be With you all. Love and hugs.
Cathy LaBash
Sending lots of love to all of you and praying for a complete recovery.
Mary and Pete Samuelstuen
Get better Mark!
Rod Unrein
Get well soon Mark. We are praying for you and your whole family.
With much love,
The Walshes
Matt Walsh
Get well soon. We miss you
Steve Skinner
Mark is a man of great service to others and with a humble heart. The commitment he has to his wife and daughters is what keeps him strong and alive. Hoping and praying for a miraculous recovery.
Teresa Prochazka
Hi Mark, congratulation on your transplant. Please keep a postie outlook on life. I was Diagnosed with Pulmonary Hypertension in Nov 2022 and was also hoping for a transplant but, then complications so i don\'t qualify for 2 years and at 74 I don\'t see it happening.
I\'m just happy for you and hope your recovery will go well.
Mike Lessner
Love you Mark. Praying for a full and quick recovery. We're looking forward to many more years of fun and laughter with you guys. Maybe we can even sneak in a trip or two. Love, Rene, Jim and Colin.
Rene Rosni
Love you brother, you’re always on my mind in my heart, praying for your health, hoping to see you soon.
Keith Forgue
Keep fighting the good fight Mark!
Robert Crow
We continue to pray for your full and speedy recovery. Sending you and Audrey many warm hugs from the entire Miami family.
Maruja and Rey Gonzalez
Prayer’s and best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Lori Manos
Keeping you and your family in our prayers
Gerald Nelson
Sending prayers. My dad was diagnosed with IDL in his 80's. Unfortunately, he was not a candidate for a transplant. We were able to do some trial meds for him until the cure was worse than the disease. He was at peace with the decision. I'm so glad you were able to get the transplant. Blessings and Healthy Healing.
Carol Murray
We send our love and prayers. Neil and Shirley
Neil and Shirley Johnson
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mark.
Cindy & Jim Pedersen
Praying for healing and a full recovery!
Roxanna Caldwell-Tillery
Lots of love to you and Mark.
Katie Horvath
Hope you feel better soon!
Karen McNamaraBrown
Praying for you. God is with you. Keep up the good progress. Love you.
Ann Obrzut
God bless you Mark!
Praying for a speedy full recovery!!
I wish I could give more
Valerie Henzel
All our prayer are with you!
Debbie Hillis
Air that I breathe - by the Hollies
Praying for you Mark +++
Anonymous
Mark, you’re looking good. Stay strong in your recovery. We will keep you in our prayers.
With love,
- Joe & Stacey
Joseph Murphy
Sending prayers for a quick recovery!
Becca Ries-Walter
Get well Lancer
David Quinn
Praying for your complete recovery. Be strong, you can do this.
Roxanne Mulligan
Mark, Sending all our prayers and love. The Mazurs John, Nancie and family.
John and Nancie Mazur
We pray for your full recovery.
Ken, Pat and Lynn Schultz
Best wishes for a wonderful recovery!
Grant Yukins
My thoughts and love are with you and your family as you regain your health and strength and vitality.
shelley gotchey
So thankful you have new lungs!!
Beverly Alles-Waterman
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Mark Forgue
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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