Support for Chad & Cyndi Garling

For those who are not aware, on Saturday September 26, Chad was rushed to the hospital after displaying signs of a stroke. He was then transferred to the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon for more advanced critical care.  In the days that followed it was determined that Chad had suffered not one but multiple strokes.  The strokes have affected Chad’s left side which is especially detrimental considering he is left-handed.  During the MRI’s and tests that followed, it was determined that Chad is believed to have Moyamoya disease which is a rare condition in which the blood vessels that supply blood to the brain become narrowed.  This limits the flow of blood to the brain and puts him at further risk of additional strokes.  Currently the neurosurgeon in Saskatoon feels the best course of action is to preform surgery on Chad’s brain to try to open the blood flow but Chad needs to be stronger before that can happen.

With this news Chad and Cyndi are facing much uncertainty physically, emotionally, and financially. They are facing Chad being in the hospital in Saskatoon until he is strong and stable enough to be transferred to the Neurology Unit at the Regina General Hospital and then eventually to Wascana Rehab in Regina before he will be able to get back home to Weyburn.  Chad has a long road to recovery any many tough days and months still to come.

With a business still to run and no income for either of them without it, Cyndi has had to make the very difficult decision to leave Chad in Saskatoon and return to Weyburn to try and open up the doors to the shop.  This is will be a huge undertaking without Chad, especially considering Chad put through most of their shop’s volume.

At this time while there is so much uncertainly for both of them, bills continue to mount, and extra expenses are plentiful. Although we cannot change this situation, we have the opportunity to lessen their financial load during this time.  As friends, family, customers, acquaintances, the car community, and the community of Weyburn we can support Chad and Cyndi during this extremely difficult time.  Every donation whether it is enough to buy a cup of coffee at the hospital, gas to go back and forth or help keep the lights on at the shop will appreciated during this time.

As the weeks and months go on please check back on this page for accurate information on how Chad and Cyndi are doing and what other support they need as misinformation is not a burden they need to bear at this time.