Help John Mudd with his mounting medical bills
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Hello friends and family! John Mudd is currently fighting congestive heart failure that has spread to his lower extremities. He has had a stint placed in both legs which has reduced the swelling but he still has shortness of breath, numbness and sleeps more than ever in his life. Recently he has received goods news and is responding well to some of the treatments. We all know of the incredible cost of medical expertise and expenses so even with coverage the bills are still unreal. However, many of you have been asking what we can do to help. We are starting this page in hopes of raising money for John Mudd during this time, for whatever his needs may be. Recently due to numbness is his lower extremities he couldn’t hit the brakes in time and totaled his vehicle. His next vehicle will need hand controls as John being in the house 24/7 is not an option as he was still very active teaching and playing golf and tennis on his “good days”. Whatever you are willing to give would be greatly appreciated. He can't thank you enough for your support!
On October 20, our friend John Mudd played golf with his good friend Rozzell. It was a day much like any other for John except after walking up a hill on the 3rd hole par 5 instead of using the cart John was zapped! For the first time ever John quit mid round and asked for a rain check. After saying goodbye to John, Rozzell would not speak to him for a couple weeks.
John returned home after golfing with Rozzell, and then, things took a terrible turn. John was in his house where he lives with a tenant who often stays with her boyfriend, when he couldn’t breath and passed out. There, they found him collapsed, disoriented, and confused. John was rushed by ambulance to the hospital.
Many of you know John through tennis and/or Golf. He was one of the first African Americans to play the US OPEN Tennis Championships and was a mentor for Art Carrington who are both Hampton Tennis Legends. John has touched the lives of innumerable people who have taken lessons, or watched him teach their children tennis or golf. John is certified in golf and tennis and has been teaching for over 60 years.
To spend an hour on the tennis court or golf course with John is an unforgettable experience! The story's are legendary, educational and outright hilarious. Students come to John to learn a game, and they leave with a lifelong friend. No matter if you are John’s first lesson or a random stranger on the range or on court the day you meet him is unforgettable ! Anyone who has played either sport anywhere close to John has seen his flamboyance and swag even as a senior. His personality is as infectious as it is genuine.
John enjoys the games of tennis and golf for exercise and to stay-fit but his real love is teaching. Countless players owe their pro, college and high school tennis careers to John and even more look back fondly to spending hours learning from him. .
Congestive Heart Failure causes a sudden interruption of blood flow throughout the body. As with any serious diseases congestive heart failure rapid diagnosis and treatments are essential to limiting damage. While no one knows exactly how long John waited to be diagnosed, it is clear that he was suffering for several months as he lost valuable time for treatment.
Most weeks, John taught tennis everyday. With his diagnosis he is solely relying on social security while bills continue to accumulate and medical expensive pile on!
Doctors initially couldn’t diagnose John after tons of initial test. He lost the use of his lower extremities due to extreme swelling and no blood flow. After being treated for seven days on his second visit to the hospital, John was finally diagnose and two stints were placed in his legs to help with circulation and swelling.
All of John’s students know he will work tirelessly to rehabilitate. He will push himself the way he has inspired so many of his students to work and grow. While John is beginning to try to exercise and with the assistance of his therapist to gain strength and coordination in his lower extremities. . Unfortunately, there are no set timelines for recovery, and John faces the very real possibility that he will never regain full use of his lower body. John’s immediate goals focus on regaining some of his ability to work 1 to 2 days a week and to play golf once a week. . Success will be measured by the degree to which John can get back to his NÉW normal.
At this point, it is hard to envision John returning to the tennis court, golf course full time the way he assisted his living expenses for over 30 years. Coaches and instructors like John do not choose their profession for the money. It is a calling. It is also a profession that only pays when you work. So please consider donating to help John as this is very difficult and humbling for John.
On October 20, our friend John Mudd played golf with his good friend Rozzell. It was a day much like any other for John except after walking up a hill on the 3rd hole par 5 instead of using the cart John was zapped! For the first time ever John quit mid round and asked for a rain check. After saying goodbye to John, Rozzell would not speak to him for a couple weeks.
John returned home after golfing with Rozzell, and then, things took a terrible turn. John was in his house where he lives with a tenant who often stays with her boyfriend, when he couldn’t breath and passed out. There, they found him collapsed, disoriented, and confused. John was rushed by ambulance to the hospital.
Many of you know John through tennis and/or Golf. He was one of the first African Americans to play the US OPEN Tennis Championships and was a mentor for Art Carrington who are both Hampton Tennis Legends. John has touched the lives of innumerable people who have taken lessons, or watched him teach their children tennis or golf. John is certified in golf and tennis and has been teaching for over 60 years.
To spend an hour on the tennis court or golf course with John is an unforgettable experience! The story's are legendary, educational and outright hilarious. Students come to John to learn a game, and they leave with a lifelong friend. No matter if you are John’s first lesson or a random stranger on the range or on court the day you meet him is unforgettable ! Anyone who has played either sport anywhere close to John has seen his flamboyance and swag even as a senior. His personality is as infectious as it is genuine.
John enjoys the games of tennis and golf for exercise and to stay-fit but his real love is teaching. Countless players owe their pro, college and high school tennis careers to John and even more look back fondly to spending hours learning from him. .
Congestive Heart Failure causes a sudden interruption of blood flow throughout the body. As with any serious diseases congestive heart failure rapid diagnosis and treatments are essential to limiting damage. While no one knows exactly how long John waited to be diagnosed, it is clear that he was suffering for several months as he lost valuable time for treatment.
Most weeks, John taught tennis everyday. With his diagnosis he is solely relying on social security while bills continue to accumulate and medical expensive pile on!
Doctors initially couldn’t diagnose John after tons of initial test. He lost the use of his lower extremities due to extreme swelling and no blood flow. After being treated for seven days on his second visit to the hospital, John was finally diagnose and two stints were placed in his legs to help with circulation and swelling.
All of John’s students know he will work tirelessly to rehabilitate. He will push himself the way he has inspired so many of his students to work and grow. While John is beginning to try to exercise and with the assistance of his therapist to gain strength and coordination in his lower extremities. . Unfortunately, there are no set timelines for recovery, and John faces the very real possibility that he will never regain full use of his lower body. John’s immediate goals focus on regaining some of his ability to work 1 to 2 days a week and to play golf once a week. . Success will be measured by the degree to which John can get back to his NÉW normal.
At this point, it is hard to envision John returning to the tennis court, golf course full time the way he assisted his living expenses for over 30 years. Coaches and instructors like John do not choose their profession for the money. It is a calling. It is also a profession that only pays when you work. So please consider donating to help John as this is very difficult and humbling for John.
Organizer and beneficiary
John Mudd
Organizer
Seabrook, MD
Rozzell Lightfoot
Beneficiary