The Jeff Dela Cruz Family Covid Fund
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On behalf of our dear friend, Kathy Dela Cruz and her family, we are sharing their tragic Covid story and asking for your support.
Prior to his illness Jeff was a healthy 49 yr old father (Ashley, 18 and Sarah, 14) with no underlying conditions. In January, Jeff tested positive for Covid-19. He has not recovered and his health has continued to decline. He is currently in the ICU at Loyola Medical Center in Chicago where he is fighting for his life. Jeff's horrible journey began on Jan. 14 when he was taken by ambulance to Glen Oaks Hospital where he was treated for Covid Pneumonia. His breathing continued to decline, and it was decided that he be transferred to Loyola where they could provide more support. By Jan 28 there was still no improvement and the ICU team decided the best option was for Jeff to be sedated and placed on a ventilator. His family prayed this would help him with his recovery, but after a week, his health continued to decline where his blood became acidotic. On Feb 6, Jeff needed more support and was placed on an ECMO machine. At the present time, he continues to be sedated in the ICU and is being assisted with both the ventilator and ECMO support. Kathy is currently in the process of arranging a transfer to the University of Chicago Hospital in the hopes he will be a potential candidate for a lung transplant. Jeff has a long journey ahead of him, first to recover and the rehabilitation.
Please keep him in your prayers.
Prior to his illness Jeff was a healthy 49 yr old father (Ashley, 18 and Sarah, 14) with no underlying conditions. In January, Jeff tested positive for Covid-19. He has not recovered and his health has continued to decline. He is currently in the ICU at Loyola Medical Center in Chicago where he is fighting for his life. Jeff's horrible journey began on Jan. 14 when he was taken by ambulance to Glen Oaks Hospital where he was treated for Covid Pneumonia. His breathing continued to decline, and it was decided that he be transferred to Loyola where they could provide more support. By Jan 28 there was still no improvement and the ICU team decided the best option was for Jeff to be sedated and placed on a ventilator. His family prayed this would help him with his recovery, but after a week, his health continued to decline where his blood became acidotic. On Feb 6, Jeff needed more support and was placed on an ECMO machine. At the present time, he continues to be sedated in the ICU and is being assisted with both the ventilator and ECMO support. Kathy is currently in the process of arranging a transfer to the University of Chicago Hospital in the hopes he will be a potential candidate for a lung transplant. Jeff has a long journey ahead of him, first to recover and the rehabilitation.
Please keep him in your prayers.
Organizer and beneficiary
Margaret Bucaro
Organizer
Waukegan, IL
Kathryn Dela Cruz
Beneficiary