Support Jake Manders’ Road to Recovery

Hi, my name is Leah and I am fundraising for my step-brother, Jacob “Jake” Manders.

As some of you may know, Jake sustained a massive heart attack on June 3rd. Thankfully his co-workers acted quickly with CPR and AED. Once paramedics arrive they continued life saving until Jake's arrival at St.Lukes Hospital. There, the emergency room and physicians administered a total of 19 shocks to keep his heart beating. He then received emergency surgery to open two blockages, one was 100% blocked, one was 99%.

Due to the number of times his heart stopped and the amount of shocks received it was uncertain if he would come out of it. All of his organs took a hit, liver, kidneys, lungs.

Jake was on full life support for 4 days, with a rollercoaster of declines and small improvements. Over the course of the week, with his body’s strength and the amazing staff at St Luke’s, he came through! With his same personality and wit!! By the 7th day he was able to leave ICU and go to a regular room. His cardiac and kidney doctors stated he is a true miracle to have survived.

Jake is home now, and we are all so grateful, but it is still a long road for him to regain his strength and get back to the best health he can.

We also all know the toll medical bills can take, and Jake is unsure when he will be able to return to work, and is still waiting on short term disability payments. I know there are so many that love Jake and want to support him during this difficult time, so any contribution you can make on his behalf is greatly appreciated!