Help for the Hogan Family
05 Apr 2011 Leave a Comment
Many of you know the Hogan family has been through more than their share of health problems and obstacles. Once again, they are faced with more trying times. There is a trip to Houston for Melissa April 5-6 for her to see her cancer doctor for a checkup. AND 3-year old Brynlee Hope will have a Heart Catherization April 14 to make sure her heart is strong enough to undergo her 3rd open heart surgery scheduled for May 2011. They are not the type of people to ask for a handout, but I asked the family to see if I could write about their obstacles and difficulties. Melissa has been so sick for so long that she hasn’t been able to work much. The family is facing new exorbitant deductibles, co pays, and out of pocket expenses, as well as lodging, meals, and traveling expenses. Brynlee could be hospitalized 2-6+ weeks depending on how she does. I, like most of you, would love to save them the stress of worrying about money (which I’m sure they’re already anxious). Wouldn’t it be great if they could focus on the well being of Brynlee, as well as Melissa, and the rest of the family? I noticed that at one time there were many followers on one of their websites, plus others on FB. If everyone gave just $20, can you imagine the huge impact it would have on easing their burden? You may not can give much, but TOGETHER we can help this family! Also, please pray for their anxiety to ease, for them to have peace, as well as healing for Brynlee and Melissa and Hestan.
The family has a blog with a PayPal button that you can donate to online. The page is www.melissahogansheroes.wordpress.com
Or, there’s an account set up for Melissa Hogan’s Heroes at Chase Bank in Wichita Falls, TX where donations could be made as well.
Or, if you would like to personally send the family a donation along with an encouraging note, to their home:
The Hogan Family
215 NW Cherry Ave
Cache OK 73527
Thank you for helping this wonderful family who have already been through so much. God Bless You!
Please repost this on your FB to let your friends know about this family and a way they could help as well. Please share this blog with friends also!
Judy and Steve Lewis, friends of the Hogan family
Some History on the Hogan Family
Hestan 7 years old has undergone 4 open heart surgeries…numeruous heart catherization and a few other minor surgeries. Hestan faces another heart surgery in the near future to repair a leaking valve and will also more than likely be considered for a heart transplant in the futue.
Brynlee 3 years old will be having her 3rd open heart surgery in May this year and will be having a heart catherization on April 14. Brynlee was recently hospitalized with pneuonia. Brynlee will be considered for a heart transplant in the future.
Melissa was diagnosed with a rare form of tongue cancer in May 2009 and underwent intense treatment only for the cancer to return in Dec 2009. She underwent a 14 hour surgery to have the majority of her tongue removed. Melissa still stuggles daily to speak and eat and cope with the changes to her body. Melissa has been cancer free since Dec 16. 2009
Jeremy is the leader of the family…he takes great care of Melissa and the kids and works as a principal at Cache Oklahoma to provide for the family!
