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This is about Al Phillips friend / cousin. His parents are Joe and Ida and his wife is Linda.
I am his cousin / close friend Bob Klein bringing this to your attention on behalf of Al
Al is way too proud to ask for help. So I have decided to let you all know about his situation.
Just a quick synopsis of their story.
10 years ago Linda had lung cancer was given a 30% chance of survival. She survived that. She worked for me in 2016 managing our businesses. In October of 2016 she had a brain bleed and was in very critical condition. She got over that went back to work and in December that year just before Christmas had a massive stroke. Left side of her body is completely paralyzed and she is now in a home permanently. Al is devastated about seeing the one he loves in this position.
Al goes to see her just about every day that he can. Al fought a bad knee for several years and was able to get his first knee replaced in 2016. (no insurance) That knee came loose and they had to go in and re cement it. Then cellulitis infection set in the knee and had to be treated for that. Having problems with that knee again went to Des Moines hospitals and they said it needed to be replaced again (. Second total knee replacement.) things went well until a Tendon problem after that caused two more minor surgeries on the same knee in an attempt to fix that issue. Also infection set in again. Then found out that they are going to replace the total knee again for the third time and put a hinged knee in at this time. Due to infections yet again he will be at home from between 30 to 60 days with no knee at all until the infection is cleared up. Which at that time he will receive the third total knee replacement all in the same leg. He is bed ridden at this time.
It really seems like his luck is limited to the bad side. He has also been trying to get disability from the government but as of now has been turned down. Al does do work for me when able. Needless to say he has not been able to work most of this time and is living on a very very limited budget day by day.
On top of all of this he is in trouble of losing his home because of not being able to make payments or pay the taxes. Yet through all of this I never heard him complain about any of his pain. You can see the pain he is in but still no words. Through all of this his biggest concern is being able go and see his Linda. Which can only happen because of a few very close friends.
The best help you can provide would be prayers. We all know that no matter what we do, it is not our will but his.
So,,,,I am starting this FundRaxr site for anyone who would like to help Al with his situation. FundRazr keeps roughly 3% for CC fees and then asks for donation/tip to help their cause, So Keep in mind here it does cost companies to do this for people and support them. and compared to GoFundme who charges about 8% on every transaction donated through their site. If you would like to remain anonymous on this situation you can do so on that site and being able to DO IT NOW is a great and easy thing to do in todays world. You can also send a check to me or Al directly, it will be deposited in the local bank account for Al. I can also get you the bank information if you want to do that directly. Private message me via face book if you want either Al’s or my address or the banks information. Make the check out to Al Phillips.
The funds will be used in order, food, help defraying the costs for getting to appointments and from (Des Moines), utilities and phone, medical bills, home back taxes and back mortgage payments.
I do not need to tell any of you how great of a family we have been blessed with by Grandma and Grandpa Phillips. And there are many others out there (Vicky Damro and family) in our families that still need payers and help with their struggle’s also. Keep all of them in your prayers and financial help over time.
Al has no internet access at this time so as time goes on I will post updates and words from Al on my time line on face book.
Share this with family if you wish
Sincerely,
Bob Klein
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