Mike Bruggeman's Medical Fund

Our dad wasn't feeling well so he asked Colton (son) and Michele (significant other) to take him to the emergency room in Osage, IA on June 5th. After he walked into the ER and was admitted, they were getting ready to take him to CT when he had 2 seizures. The CT wasn't completed and they ended up transporting him by helicopter to Rochester, MN. Once he arrived at St. Mary's they had problems getting a secure airway so they ended up doing a surgical airway. CT scan came back with no signs of bleeding so they ruled out stroke at that point. The team then began running tests to determine the cause of the seizures. After multiple tests, the MRI concluded it was a rare type of stroke with unusual symptoms. On June 7th, the team did a test on his heart and determined there is a clot in a valve which caused the stroke. Since he currently doesn't have insurance and was already not working due to a back injury and multiple back surgeries, the cost of care is extremely high. He has been staying in the ICU since the night of June 5th. He will more than likely need rehab once he is in recovery. All funds donated will go directly towards medical bills and fuel to get to and from Rochester. Our family is forever grateful for all of the love and support we have received during this difficult time. We are asking for financial support so he doesn't have to stress about how he is going to be able to pay all of his medical bills on a fixed income.

Thank you from the family of Mike.