Townsend Family

The Townsend and McCarthy families can’t thank you enough for your support and generosity thus far. It shows how many lives Kelsey’s story has touched and they send their sincerest thank yous! Kelsey and her family are living through something that nobody ever thought they would have to deal with. Kelsey is a fighter, but isn’t out of the woods yet. Her condition changes daily and hopes of a quicker recovery has become the reality of a longer and tougher road. When we started this page, we had no idea where to begin. Kelsey’s stay at UW Hospital and the necessary rehab afterwards has become much longer. After looking into Kelsey’s treatment plan and future needs, the medical expenses alone are astronomical. We have updated the goal to assist in covering those costs. Kelsey’s family wants you to know how grateful they are for your support, thoughts and prayers! p>After battling Covid-19 at home for over one week, while 39 weeks pregnant with her and Derek's fourth child, Kelsey was taken to the ER on Wednesday, Nov. 4th after she began having much difficulty breathing. Upon arrival at the hospital, she was found to have oxygen levels in the 40s. She was admitted to the ICU where she was sedated and put on a ventilator. Once her breathing was controlled, it was decided baby needed to be delivered via c-section.  Kelsey remains intubated and in critical condition, and has received convalescent plasma from a donor who has recovered from Covid-19. The antibodies will potentially help Kelsey fight off the virus.

Please pray for Kelsey and the entire family that she continues to fight this fight so she can get home to her babies and husband!