Bring Guy and Adrian Matlock Home Safely

We need to get our parents home from Denmark after Guy (Dad) became critically ill on a cruise.

Guy Matlock is one of the most selfless individuals you can be so blessed to know. He is always there at a moment's notice to help his children, family, neighbors, and friends. He has a heart for God and there is truly no better person that this could have affected.

On September 14th, 2024 Guy and Adrian Matlock departed on a 14 day cruise to celebrate their 37th wedding anniversary, accompanied by their dear friends Kim and George. Unfortunately, 6 days into this trip Guy fell ill and quickly turned into a critical situation and hospitalization in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Influenza type A developed into pneumonia and resulted in sepsis. This infection caused great havoc in his body. His lungs, heart, and kidneys were the first organs to fail him. His heart has begun to recover from full cardiac arrest, his lungs have become stronger, the ventilator is only at 25%, and dialysis has been reduced to an intermittent need. The infection has caused mini strokes in his parietal lobes that are affecting the rate at which he can awake. As his body gains its strength there will be a long road to recovery.

The current need is to get Guy and Adrian home. Adrian has spent most of her time in this heartbreaking situation alone and 5,000 miles from their support system. Some of their children were able to travel for support, but after a week had to return home to responsibilities. The doctors in Denmark have done a remarkable job to get Guy where he is now. The doctors are now recommending he come home where his brain can heal and have better stimulation with the English language. The doctor’s do speak English, but their first language which is spoken to each other is Danish.

The medevac flight home (only travel option due to condition) is over $150,000, the main insurance will cover $4,000 and traveler’s insurance will cover $20,000. Before a flight can be booked this payment is needed up-front.

We appreciate all the prayers and kind words that we have received through this hard time. We are also looking for any advice or resources that anyone might have based on their own experiences. Please do not hesitate to offer advice or resources on how to get Guy home. Any donation is greatly appreciated, if you cannot donate, please share.