Fundraiser for Charles Lawton
Fundraising campaign by
Jeromy and Karyn Lawton
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US$4,263.00Donated So Far
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Help this ongoing fundraising campaign by making a donation and spreading the word.Organizer
- Jeromy and Karyn Lawton
- Streator, US
Donors
- The Ortstadt Family
- Donated on Jul 29, 2013
- Guest
- Donated on Jul 28, 2013
- Jean Gray
- Posted On Jul 22, 2013
all I can say is WOW WOW WOW thanks everybody that is helping here god is bring ing blessings on chuck lawtons famiy god bless all love it
July 19
Update posted by Jeromy and Karyn Lawton at 03:20 pmThis is what was placed in a local newspaper: The Chicago man charged with first degree murder of an Ottawa man was denied bond this week. Jose Gasco Garcia of southwestern Chicago was in court Tuesday afternoon at the Cook County Circuit Courthouse in Bridgeview. Garcia allegedly hit 35-year old
July 15
Update posted by Jeromy and Karyn Lawton at 04:23 pmWe are all so happy to be able to share the news that they have caught the man responsible!!! He is being charged with 1st Degree Murder...the highest charge they have! It has been approved by the States Attorney. This in no way takes away the pain and grief we. . . . .
July 14
Update posted by Jeromy and Karyn Lawton at 11:45 amIt is with great sadness I report that my big brother Charles Lawton passed away this morning leaving behind four wonderful and beautiful girls. He was a great father, brother, and friend to all. He will be missed and loved forever. Thank you to all that donated there money and
July 10
Update posted by Jeromy and Karyn Lawton at 11:03 pmToday Amanda had a meeting with the doctors and right now Chuck is not getting worse, but he's not getting better. The entire medical team is trying to figure out best how to treat him since he is such a challenging case. Today he was stable, but it is taking. . . . .
July 7
Update posted by Jeromy and Karyn Lawton at 01:51 pmChuck had a good night. He is off of one of the blood pressure medicines and still holding at 120/58 which is the highest in days even with meds! He has a temp again and they are sending out cultures to see what grows this time. Still no urine though
July 6
Update posted by Jeromy and Karyn Lawton at 10:03 amYesterday, the family had a meeting with Chuck's surgeons. At this point, they have done all they can for him and unless he begins to improve they can't continue with treatment. His spirit is fighting, but his body is so weak. Don't think that we are giving up on him
July 3
Update posted by Jeromy and Karyn Lawton at 10:33 pmSorry for the lapse in updates. My husband had to fly back to his duty station in Korea and I had to drive back to Alabama with our 4 boys. It's been hectic to say the least. The past few days have been really rough on Chuck. They found. . . . .
June 28
Update posted by Jeromy and Karyn Lawton at 05:24 pmToday Chuck had another surgery to clean out his wounds. While they are starting to heal, there still is infection in them. The infection has also spread to his blood. During the surgery, the doctor removed his left hand because the thumb and palm were basically dead and there was. . . . .
June 26
Update posted by Jeromy and Karyn Lawton at 07:16 pmYesterday afternoon, Chuck had another surgery to clean out his wounds. The doctors removed more dead tissue and also a dead muscle from his left forearm. They placed artificial skin on his chest wound as a test graft to see if his body will accept it and heal for future. . . . .
June 24 PM
Update posted by Jeromy and Karyn Lawton at 11:20 pmWhile I was visiting with my brother today, he actually moved his head slightly and bit down on his breathing tube. These were actual motions and not just reflexes.....great news! His fianc Amanda told me that the neurologist came in and poked his toe with scissors to see if he. . . . .
Donors & Comments
- The Ortstadt Family
- Donated on Jul 29, 2013
- Guest
- Donated on Jul 28, 2013
- Jean Gray
- Posted On Jul 22, 2013
all I can say is WOW WOW WOW thanks everybody that is helping here god is bring ing blessings on chuck lawtons famiy god bless all love it
- Guest
- Donated on Jul 18, 2013
- Wee Phan
- Donated on Jul 17, 2013
- JenGuest
- Donated on Jul 17, 2013
I am sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
- justwanttohelp
- Donated on Jul 17, 2013
God bless you and your children, in Jesus name.
- Baha Masud
- Donated on Jul 17, 2013
I worked with charlie. He was a gentle giant. a great man who got what life was about. I wish I can do more. But I wish his family the best through these trying times. Be strong. just like Charlie would want you to.
- Shannon Thompson
- Donated on Jul 16, 2013
I'm sorry for your loss
- Janet Haraf
- Donated on Jul 15, 2013