Help John Reunite with His Family in Chicago

Meet John A Father,
Brother, and Senior Trying
to Get Back Home

Hello, my name is John.

I’ve lived in Wisconsin alone as a senior citizen for 8 years, facing many health challenges. This September I suffered two strokes during a cardiac catheterization, an essential procedure to determine how to move forward with my aneurysm of the ascending aorta, and another mild stroke about a week later. The strokes left me with very minimal use in my right hand and arm. Although I’m in therapy my hand and arm has yet to recover. I’m trying to move back home to Chicago — not just for my comfort, but for my health, happiness, and peace of mind.

I have a sister and grown daughter living in Chicago. My adult son also lives in Chicago, however he had quit his job and commitments to move in with me in Wisconsin in my time of need. Moving back to Chicago would give me the opportunity to lessen my burdens while living in this condition. I use a rolling walker 40%-50% of the time and live with several medical conditions that make daily life difficult. I am about 50% disabled and unable to work due to multiple back surgeries, chronic pain, and my recent strokes . I dream of having a safe, accessible place to live — one with handicap features like a stair lift and a walk-in therapy tub — so I can age with dignity and care.

This move is about more than just a new address. It’s about reconnecting with family, healing emotionally, and finding joy again in the simple things — like having dinner together, going to a movie, or just feeling the presence of loved ones. I miss holidays, laughter, and the comfort of being surrounded by people who care.

Due to my divorce, my ex-wife receives half of my monthly pension indefinitely, so i cannot afford to move back to Chicago, especially as housing costs continue to rise. Your generous donation will help cover moving costs, initial living expenses, and my new home.

Your support would mean everything. It would help me build a new chapter filled with warmth, love, and the care I truly need in these later years.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Every contribution, no matter how small, brings me one step closer to home.

With gratitude,
John

Why This Move Matters

I want to be close to my family. I want to make memories. I want to feel alive again