Help a Dialysis Patient in Gibraltar: Francis Joseph Loddo
Fundraising campaign by
Mauro Allan Amparado
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Campaign Story
Dear Friends and Supporters,
I thank you for taking time to read this short campaign.
Francis Joseph Loddo is a resident of Gibraltar, 45 years old and medically retired. He was a Sterile Services Technician, but medically retired 3 years ago when his kidney transplant failed after 14 years of successful operation.
Francis Joseph undergoes dialysis three times a week for 4 hours. He lives alone in an apartment supported by Gibraltar Government. Recently, his doctors discovered valve disorders with his heart which requires surgery (valve replacement). On February 26, 2020, Francis Joseph will undergo heart surgery in UK.
I met Francis Joseph in December 2018 through Facebook. Later, he subscribed to my YouTube Channel: Mauro Allan Padua Amparado. My channel focused on minimalism and my vegan & fruitarian lifestyle. He was very interested with my channel and made wonderful comments as a subscriber. We exchanged messages in Facebook and emails, which became venues for him to share his story.
With my meager salary in the Philippines, I would compute 10% to financially assist Francis Joseph on a monthly basis. The donations were used for food and medicines. I did not mind sending him financial support. God has made me an instrument to help him through hard times.
Recently, the heart complications have become a burden to him. He would call me at 2:00 AM (Philippines time) to share his physical pain. I would pick up the call, and somehow the conversations would ease his pain. I would see tears rolling from his eyes and I could feel the hardship. "This is not living. I am tired," Francis would sometimes say.
But I was always there to listen and would stay awake until his pain would go away. And I would always encourage him to go on with life. But I am facing the reality that my support for him will not be enough. And I am asking for your assistance, let us help Francis Joseph. Your donations is highly appreciated for his food and medicines.
Francis Joseph Loddo has the following contact information:
* Home Address - 2 Fearless House, Laguna Estate, Gibraltar, GX11 1AA
* Mobile: +350 54025693
Let us help Francis Joseph Loddo.
Yours truly,
Mauro Allan "Maui" Padua Amparado
Fundraising Team
- Mauro Allan Amparado
- Campaign Owner
- Lapu-Lapu City, PH
RN, MBA, MAN, PHD
RN, MBA, MAN, PHD
- Francis Loddo
- Recipient
- GI
Donors
- Mauro Allan Amparado
- Donated on May 15, 2020
- Mauro Allan Amparado
- Donated on May 03, 2020
- Mauro Allan Amparado
- Donated on Oct 29, 2019
COVID-19 Crisis and the challenges of Francis
Update posted by Mauro Allan Amparado at 01:42 pmToday, April 20, 2020, Francis called to inform me that Gibraltar is on lockdown. Living alone in his apartment, this lockdown has been a challenge for people with medical conditions. He is concerned with availability of food, access to food shops and grocery shops, and public transportation.Francis feet also has
ICU Admission on January 13, 2020
Update posted by Mauro Allan Amparado at 09:40 amFrancis Joseph was admitted in the Intensive Care Unit on January 13, 2020. According to his doctors, he has to undergo angioplasty of the leg to unblock an artery. He will also undergo esophageal endoscopy to check the status of the heart.More than ever, we need your help. Please help
Debridement of the toes
Update posted by Mauro Allan Amparado at 02:07 amFrancis had toe debridement as the circulation of the foot is affected. We are appealing to kind hearts to assist us financially.
February 2020 Surgery
Update posted by Mauro Allan Amparado at 05:00 pmFrancis Joseph will be visiting London, UK for his final check-up prior to his heart valve surgery. We are knocking on your doors to help him financially for this trip.
Life on a Machine
Update posted by Mauro Allan Amparado at 02:27 amMy name is Francis Joseph Loddo. I am a dialysis patient from Gibraltar. I was born on February 1973, the son of a carpenter and a house wife. I had a very nice life as a kid in the old streets of Gibraltar. My father was a carpenter working for. . . . .
Appeal to all Gibraltar Residents
Update posted by Mauro Allan Amparado at 02:10 amI am appealing to all Gibraltar resident to help Francis Joseph Loddo. He needs food and financial support for medicines.Thank you very much.
Donors & Comments
- Mauro Allan Amparado
- Donated on May 15, 2020
- Mauro Allan Amparado
- Donated on May 03, 2020
- Mauro Allan Amparado
- Donated on Oct 29, 2019
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