Help My Father Mark Defrates Live
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Hello, my name is Matthew Defrates. The man that took me under his wing as his own, to whom I have always called and looked up to as my father, and to whom I love with all my heart, has recently been hospitalized due to Diverticulitis.
He started having issues about 8 months ago. Rather than addressing them, he ignored them due to the fear of going the emergency room because he did not have health insurance or the means to take time away from work. Especially, since he is the only provider in his home.
His symptoms only grew worse and now he is currently weak in bed at the Florida Memorial Medical Hospital in Ormond Beach, FL after having two surgeries to help save his life. He has lost over 60lbs and is greatly malnourished. He has a 6 inch open wound to his abdomen that is fully exposed and that will need mending. He also has a colostomy bag.
The hospital wants to send him home right away. I am deeply concerned by this, since his condition is so fragile and his wife is not properly trained or equipped to take care of him, treat his wound and change his colostomy bag. Plus, being home only increases his risk of infection and chances of dying.
The money I am asking for is 3 months of rent at $1285 a month. Also $100 a day for a home health care nurse to come to his home and change and sterilize his open wound from surgery. And change his colostomy bag and any other help he may need for the first month. I am asking for help that's all, so my Dad can pay his bills and recieve the medical attention he needs till he can get back on his feet. He has nothing saved up and is contemplating going back to work as of now. He cannot stand up or get out of bed, and he feels so guilty about not being able to provide for his wife, that he doesn't understand he needs to Recover first. Please I am asking If you can find it in your heart to help out, it would mean the world to My dad and my family.
He started having issues about 8 months ago. Rather than addressing them, he ignored them due to the fear of going the emergency room because he did not have health insurance or the means to take time away from work. Especially, since he is the only provider in his home.
His symptoms only grew worse and now he is currently weak in bed at the Florida Memorial Medical Hospital in Ormond Beach, FL after having two surgeries to help save his life. He has lost over 60lbs and is greatly malnourished. He has a 6 inch open wound to his abdomen that is fully exposed and that will need mending. He also has a colostomy bag.
The hospital wants to send him home right away. I am deeply concerned by this, since his condition is so fragile and his wife is not properly trained or equipped to take care of him, treat his wound and change his colostomy bag. Plus, being home only increases his risk of infection and chances of dying.
The money I am asking for is 3 months of rent at $1285 a month. Also $100 a day for a home health care nurse to come to his home and change and sterilize his open wound from surgery. And change his colostomy bag and any other help he may need for the first month. I am asking for help that's all, so my Dad can pay his bills and recieve the medical attention he needs till he can get back on his feet. He has nothing saved up and is contemplating going back to work as of now. He cannot stand up or get out of bed, and he feels so guilty about not being able to provide for his wife, that he doesn't understand he needs to Recover first. Please I am asking If you can find it in your heart to help out, it would mean the world to My dad and my family.
Organizer and beneficiary
Matthew Defrates
Organizer
Gainesville, FL
Mark Defrates
Beneficiary