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Patrick Blessing Memorial

Richmond, Virginia

Cause Description:
On 6/30/2010 at 7:45 AM Pat Blessing suffered a major heart attack. He was at Froetdert hospital in Milwaukee, WI by 8 AM. His heart crashed three additional times before they could attempt double bypass surgery. Two ventricles were repaired but the entire left side of his heart was severely damaged by the radiation therapy he received many years ago to treat his Leukemia. In the weeks following, two additional open-heart surgeries were conducted to stabilize his heart. On Friday evening (7/16), the team at St. Luke’s Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit decided the only way for Pat to survive would be to receive a full heart transplant. Patrick’s doctors recommend a transition to a portable heart device on in order to reduce the risks of additional clots that could create further problems. On Wednesday afternoon (7/21), Patrick went in for surgery to place the portable heart device and prepare him for the 6 weeks of recovery estimated before a transplant would be possible. With great regret, Patrick’s heart and body were not strong enough to cope with the additional strain of the surgery. Due to Patrick’s pre-existing medical conditions related to Leukemia he did not qualify for life insurance. For this reason and for the education of his unborn daughter we have created a Patrick Blessing Memorial account. All donations will go toward Patrick’s medical expenses and to support continuing education for his future daughter. Any donation you could make would help the family out significantly.

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