A Colorado family is seeking help to bring home their father, who is currently stranded in Denmark after falling seriously ill on a cruise.
Guy and Adrian Matlock set off on a 14-day cruise to Scandinavia to celebrate their 37th wedding anniversary with friends, but Guy fell ill on the sixth day and returned to Denmark, according to a GoFundMe page organized by his daughter Moriah Matlock. He was reportedly hospitalized in Copenhagen. .
“Influenza A developed into pneumonia and caused sepsis. The infection wreaked havoc on his body. His lungs, heart and kidneys were the first organs to fail.” Page said.
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Guy and Adrian Matlock set off on a 14-day Scandinavian cruise to celebrate their 37th wedding anniversary. (GoFundMe/Moria Matlock)
He is now starting to see some improvement, but he still has a long way to go.
“His heart began to recover from complete cardiac arrest, his lungs grew stronger, his ventilator utilization was reduced to only 25%, and his dialysis was reduced to the point where he needed intermittent parietal lobe infections. “He has had a small seizure that is affecting his brain. “It will be a long road to recovery as his body grows stronger,” the page reads.
Non-invasive ventilation face mask on medical ventilator in hospital ICU background. (St. Petersburg)
Doctors recommend Guy go home where his brain can recover, but the treatment costs are prohibitive and prevent the family from moving forward.
“A flight home by air ambulance (the only travel option, subject to conditions) will cost over $150,000, with $4,000 covered by primary insurance and $20,000 by traveler insurance. This payment must be paid upfront before booking the flight. We need to do this,” the GoFundMe said.
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So far, the family has raised $32,566 through a GoFundMe effort, but any support beyond monetary support is welcome. (Fox News)
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So far, the family has raised $32,566 through them. GoFundMe effortsbut they accept any help, not just monetary.
“Thank you for all the prayers and kind words we have received during this difficult time. We are also looking for advice and resources based on your own experiences. Please feel free to ask for any advice or resources regarding treatment options. If you can't donate, please donate,'' they said.
