Supporting Jared Schwebs

Goal:

 USD $20,000

Raised:

 USD $4,305

Campaign created by Lauri Karaglanis

Campaign funds will be received by Lauri Karaglanis

Supporting Jared Schwebs

Please help our friend, Jared, 46, and his wife Crystal in their time of need. Jared’s body started producing blood clots around the end of October. He had stomach pain for a few weeks. When the pain became unbearable, his wife took him to the emergency department at a local hospital. The doctor there discovered he had a bowel blockage. He was transported to another hospital far from home. They performed surgery and removed a large amount of his intestines and necrotic tissue from his organs. It was also found that the blood flow to his legs had been compromised. He has had to undergo amputations to his right lower leg and left foot. He is eating some food and is receiving supplemental nutrition through tube feeding. This will continue until the doctors determine how much nutrition he is receiving from his food intake. He is in good spirits most days and is eager to get back to the life he loves.  He says he has many things left to do and experience in this life. His wife Crystal, has taken leave from her job, to help support Jared through his illness and help him in his recovery. She is sorely missed by her employers and the children she cared for. This entire ordeal has left them financially devastated.
They live in a small travel trailer on a rural property outside of our small community. They are hoping to acquire a larger trailer to accommodate his disability. They need a home with a wider door, ramp, wider walkways and a large shower that he would be able to sit in. Alternately, funds may be used to help them to move into a more suitable living situation.
Let me tell you a little about our friend Jared.
•    He has a huge heart for our community and for serving others. He suffered a stroke in 2017. He was left with a slight impairment to his right arm and leg. He has not allowed that to deter him. He is a gifted massage therapist. He goes above and beyond to give comfort and care. He has traveled many miles, hauling his portable massage table, to attend to the needs of clients that were not physically able to come to him.
•    He has a love for gardening and enjoys teaching others. He was hired by our local Kids Club, and after school program, to teach gardening to the children. He put together a lot of fun and interesting activities for the kids. The children love him.  He shares so much joy and laughter with them.
•    He also has been leading mushroom walks with community members to introduce them to edible mushrooms and the ones they should avoid.
•    He has volunteered for our local Little Lake Grange monthly fundraising pancake breakfast for the past 3 years. He gathers wild berries and makes syrup. He could be seen flipping pancakes on those Sunday mornings. At the time of his unfortunate illness, he served as their secretary. Against all odds he has enjoyed a wonderful life by blessing others.
•    Jared also has two children Anya, 19 and Kai, 14.
Any amount you can spare will be greatly appreciated. We also appreciate those who post prayers of encouragement. Please share this post with others!
God blesses those who bless others!

Recent Donations
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Anonymous Giver
$ 30.00 USD
15 days ago

From the anonymous Facebook group. Quick healing to you!

Dara Johnson
$ 20.00 USD
15 days ago

Anonymous Giver
$ 10.00 USD
15 days ago

Suz and Sherry Restore
$ 100.00 USD
16 days ago

Cousin Kim
$ 100.00 USD
23 days ago

Anonymous Giver
$ 100.00 USD
25 days ago

Anonymous Giver
$ 200.00 USD
26 days ago

Steve Coleman
$ 100.00 USD
27 days ago

Gary Schwebs
$ 300.00 USD
1 month ago

Bless you

Andy
$ 100.00 USD
1 month ago

Claudia
$ 100.00 USD
1 month ago

Kim Kennedy
$ 100.00 USD
1 month ago

You got this Jared. Stay strong! Love your cousin, Kim Kennedy (Schwebs)

Kari Bueno
$ 100.00 USD
1 month ago

Sending lots of prayers your way from your cousin in calif Kari and the Bueno family

Saadia Mjelde
$ 20.00 USD
1 month ago

I'm sorry to hear you're in this position. We wish the best for you. We can't give much but will spread the word

Karina
$ 160.00 USD
1 month ago

Praying for you, Jared!

JJA
$ 30.00 USD
1 month ago

Get well soon!

Anonymous
$ 400.00 USD
1 month ago

God bless you Jared and your recovery.

God bless you
$ 100.00 USD
1 month ago

Anonymous Giver
$ 10.00 USD
1 month ago

Sending you positive energy from Seattle :)

ixnayonthetimmay
$ 100.00 USD
1 month ago

It is tough finding a new normal after such a horrible incident. Stay strong and resilient, and rely on your family, friends, and community for the support you need.

Updates

Update #1

January 20th, 2025

Update from Jared on January 18:
Happy weekend folks!
For those wondering I am healing at Roseville Care Center. I've been here over a week and am unsure how long I will be here. I do PT and OT daily in preparation for home and prosthetics. I'm working hard and eager to get home. I'm having a hard time being patient but, I know it's what I need to be ready. Soon the sutures will be removed from my left leg. It will possibly be a few months before I'm ready for my new legs.
Thanks to community friends we were able to collect some funds to help us put a down payment on a new travel trailer for my wife and I. We received it 2 days ago. Unlike our fifth wheel, this trailer has wheelchair access to the bedroom and bathroom, along with a shower that will accommodate a shower chair that I will be able to use.
I still have a long road of recovery ahead of me. I am doing well and my spirits are high. Many thanks to all who have assisted us on this journey.

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