Julie Duffy ICU Recovery
Donation protected
On Friday, December 18, Julie Duffy went to her Doctor with what she described as the worst sore throat of her life. She was admitted to the hospital for exploratory surgery and they discovered a very rare infection (Descending Necrotizing Mediastinitis or DNM) which resulted in septic shock. After surgery, Julie was brought to The SICU (Surgical Intensive Care Unit), administered the strongest antibiotics, put under sedation, a ventilator, and dialysis. There was nothing Julie’s family and friends could do but pray and wait on what was described as “a poor prognosis”. She was fighting for her life.
On December 26, we received good news that Julie had turned a corner! All of her numbers increased positively, her body was coming out of shock, and she was initiating breathing on her own. She’s still not out of the woods, but it’s extremely hopeful news.
That was three days ago and the daily reports continue to be slow and steady. She remains in the SICU on a ventilator and dialysis. Julie’s hospitalization is estimated to last at least two months.
There have been so many prayers, well wishes, and good vibes from all her friends ~ near and far ~ Thank you! So many people asked “What can we do? What does she need? Can I help financially? Can I send flowers?…”
This is where you can really help. Julie, as a respected and loved member of the Music Touring Community for decades, has not only lost her career due to COVID but her entire industry has been destroyed. Her medical bills are mounting and she is unemployed. Those of you in the industry may have worked with her through her most recent gig as Tour Accountant for Counting Crows, Tour Manager for Peppa Pig Live, or any of the many tours over the years including Stone Temple Pilots, Van Halen, Cristina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, Maroon 5, Linkin Park, Fresh Beat Band, John Cougar Mellencamp and so many others. And let’s not forget her lifelong Best Friends from Westwood One Days and WBCN Radio – specifically production of “Oedipus’ Nocturnal Emissions” and the Listener Line.
Julie is the best Daughter, Sister, Niece, Cousin, Aunt, Godmother, and Best Friend to so many (who have you ever met that has so many Best Friends! ). She is generous, loving, funny, brave as hell, selfless, caring, nurturing, protective, adventurous, trustful, loyal, and giving with everything she has that goes beyond generosity.
So if you’ve known her from growing up in our small town, or if your paths have crossed out on the Road or in the industry, Please donate whatever your heart or wallet allows. It’s going to be a long road. You know she has your back ~ unconditionally ~ always. Here’s an opportunity for you to have hers. And if you can’t give, please continue to send your prayers, they are working.
Thank you,
Cindy "Square" Baer
Suzanne Frisch
Jacqueline McGuire
On December 26, we received good news that Julie had turned a corner! All of her numbers increased positively, her body was coming out of shock, and she was initiating breathing on her own. She’s still not out of the woods, but it’s extremely hopeful news.
That was three days ago and the daily reports continue to be slow and steady. She remains in the SICU on a ventilator and dialysis. Julie’s hospitalization is estimated to last at least two months.
There have been so many prayers, well wishes, and good vibes from all her friends ~ near and far ~ Thank you! So many people asked “What can we do? What does she need? Can I help financially? Can I send flowers?…”
This is where you can really help. Julie, as a respected and loved member of the Music Touring Community for decades, has not only lost her career due to COVID but her entire industry has been destroyed. Her medical bills are mounting and she is unemployed. Those of you in the industry may have worked with her through her most recent gig as Tour Accountant for Counting Crows, Tour Manager for Peppa Pig Live, or any of the many tours over the years including Stone Temple Pilots, Van Halen, Cristina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, Maroon 5, Linkin Park, Fresh Beat Band, John Cougar Mellencamp and so many others. And let’s not forget her lifelong Best Friends from Westwood One Days and WBCN Radio – specifically production of “Oedipus’ Nocturnal Emissions” and the Listener Line.
Julie is the best Daughter, Sister, Niece, Cousin, Aunt, Godmother, and Best Friend to so many (who have you ever met that has so many Best Friends! ). She is generous, loving, funny, brave as hell, selfless, caring, nurturing, protective, adventurous, trustful, loyal, and giving with everything she has that goes beyond generosity.
So if you’ve known her from growing up in our small town, or if your paths have crossed out on the Road or in the industry, Please donate whatever your heart or wallet allows. It’s going to be a long road. You know she has your back ~ unconditionally ~ always. Here’s an opportunity for you to have hers. And if you can’t give, please continue to send your prayers, they are working.
Thank you,
Cindy "Square" Baer
Suzanne Frisch
Jacqueline McGuire
Fundraising team: Julie's Fundraising Team (3)
Jacqueline Burke McGuire
Organizer
Clinton, MA
Julie Duffy
Beneficiary
Cindy Baer
Team member
Suzanne Frisch
Team member