Support during Greg Michael's health crisis

Hi Everyone,

Greg is the husband of my dear college friend Wendi. Together, they have 3 wonderful children.

Greg was diagnosed with an aortic dissection a little over a year ago. It was a shocking and scary diagnosis, as it is a very serious condition. Greg had surgery to implant stents to repair the tears. This procedure required a month in the hospital and 3 months to fully recuperate.

Fast forward to January 2022 when a routine follow-up CT scan showed that one of the stents was not holding, necessitating an aortic replacement. The 15-hour surgery took place on April 15th at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in NYC. The path to recovery has not been straightforward. It has been fraught with many unexpected complications. More than 9 weeks later, Greg is still in the ICU. We are very hopeful for his full recovery. Needless to say, these past 2 months have been agonizing. Dealing with the ups and downs of Greg's recovery has taken a huge toll on the family emotionally and financially.

There have been many unexpected expenses along the way. Just commuting and parking in NYC alone is very costly. Without Greg's income, the weight of monthly financial obligations is sorely felt. If you are able to offer any support during this very challenging time, it would be greatly appreciated.

Those of you who know the Michael family are already aware of how kind, loving and caring they all are. Wendi has greatly influenced young lives throughout her 36-year career as a middle school math teacher in Connecticut.

While Greg is on the road to recovery, we know it will not happen overnight.

Life is precious!

Thank you.