At the young age of 37 Patrick requires a liver and kidney transplant. He has a long road ahead of him. With your help, we can help support him on his path to recovery and strength. Patrick is a father, spouse, brother, uncle and friend to many. No donation is too small and every share is much appreciated!

September 6, 2024

On 09/03/24, Tuesday, Patrick had a successful liver transplant. The surgery was approximately 7 hours. Liz, my Dad and I got to see him for a few hours before the surgery and the wait was mind numbing!

On 09/04/24, Wednesday, Patrick had a successful kidney transplant. This surgery was approximately 6 hours. The liver team finished up some final touches on the bile duct and he returned to his room in the Liver ICU where he rested through the night.

On 09/05/24 we got to see him. He was still under sedation, but arousable and confused. He is still intubated, we are hoping for extubation in the next day or two. The respiratory team decreased the settings on the ventilator to allow him to do some breathing on his own. Later that evening I saw a rainbow! Rainbows symbolize hope, promise and new beginnings. There was also a rainbow the day his daughter, Amelia was born. I know it seems corny, but we will take all the positive signs we can get!

We all wanted to say thank you for all the texts, messages and calls offering moral support, prayers and positive vibes. Thank you for everyone that has donated. We now have enough to cover his private insurance deductible. We are still waiting on the pending disability application and were told it could take months to go through, if approved. Any funds donated go strictly to pay for his medical care and are tax deductible to anyone that owns their own business.

September 2, 2024

Patrick went to the hospital 07/07/24, the night before the hurricane. He was thought to have pneumonia and required to be intubated. He went into septic shock and was diagnosed with liver and kidney failure. He was transferred to the medical center for ICU placement the afternoon after the hurricane. It was heart breaking. To say his hospital stay was complicated is an understatement. He has been intubated 3 times. He continues to fight and stay strong. He will not survive without a liver and kidney transplant. As a family, we are raising funds to help pay for his surgeries, recovery, doctors appointments, medications and any services required to keep him alive and healthy. He has a long road of recovery in front of him. Any donation made is greatly appreciated and a tax write off. Please share this link!