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Bob Z and Melanie - Medical Treatment Fundraiser

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Organizer: Melanie Murray Beneficiary: Bob Zaichkowsky

I am organizing this medical fundraiser for my husband Bob, who deserves this help more than anyone I know. He suffered a stroke leaving us with still-unpaid medical bills and the need for further...

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I am organizing this medical fundraiser for my husband Bob, who deserves this help more than anyone I know. He suffered a stroke leaving us with still-unpaid medical bills and the need for further medical treatements to assist in his recovery.

In the middle of his non-stop, active life, Bob suffered a stroke, leaving his left side completely paralyzed and his speech center affected.

We were told by doctors that Bob would likely never walk again but he refused that reality and with intense physical therapy he was up out of bed and learning how to walk again within three months. He also rehabbed his ability to speak, write and read and continues pushing himself towards making as full a recovery as possible - graduating from bed to wheelchair to walker to cane to walking unassisted.

Bob has regained his ability to talk and have limited conversations. He can again take care of his personal needs and grooming despite impaired use of his left arm. He has overcome incredible odds and refuses to stop reaching for his goal of again leading a productive life of helping others.

A very accomplished athlete, this hockey player, marathon runner, bicyclist and star baseball pitcher attended college on an athletic scholarship. He graduated with a Masters degree in education and went on to teach at a public Jr High school for ten years (awarded "Teacher of the Year" 3 times) and then taught at an Applied Scholastics school for three years. All the while, he was continuing his own professional training towards becoming a ministerial counselor so that he could further assist people in improving their lives.

Bob became an incredibly well loved and accomplished counselor and case supervisor, helping people of all ages, in a staff capacity for over 30 years. He received many awards and countless commendations during these years. His tireless work helped others achieve greater happiness and success in life and Bob had worked a long day counseling others the night of his stroke.

The devastating effects of this stroke forced Bob into an early retirement from his staff position but always 100% motivated, he has been utilizing his time to devoting himself towards recovery.

All this loving, giving, caring man wants in life is to be able to continue helping others and we have found a proven medical method that will enable us to achieve this.

The medical treatments and special oxygen chamber therapy will result in growth of new blood vessels in the still-living but dormant brain cells surrounding the stroke-affected area. With these treatments, Bob can make a recovery that will give him a chance at achieving a rich, full, productive life again.

Your help and well-wishes are very appreciated. Any donation of any amount will contribute towards our reaching this goal. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

All our love, Melanie and Bob.

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Updates

04/18/2012
by Melanie Murray
Bob received the first of 4 treatements this week and we are seeing such exciting results already:  His social converation level is improving and he even cracked a few jokes (that's the old Bob I knew)!  He initiated doing some work and earned some income (incredibly good for his morale). His physical therapist commented that his left hand is much more responsive and he is also now using it more in daily activities...and this is all from just the first stem cell treatement!!  Please, donate any amount you can and continue to spred the word to help us to achieve our fundraising goal so we stay on target and can get each of the weekly treatements. We are so very hopeful now!! Thanks again. All our love, Melanie & Bob


05/17/2012
by Melanie Murray
With the generous help of so many people, we are making incredible progress!
Noticable improvements are still happening from the first round of treatements - Bob can now use his left hand to open things such as packages and door knobs. He is walking up and down stairs without needing handrails and he even rode an escalator (something he refused to do since his stroke)!  He is initiating conversations with others more and more frequently and that's just a few of the improvements! 
We have raised enough money to schedule Bob's second and third treatements! These treatements are designed to promote the growth of new blood vessels into the stroke-affected brain cells that did not die but are dormant due to insufficient blood/oxygen.
We are hopeful we can continue to receive help so we can get all 4 treatements and pay the medical bills we've incurred.
Thanks again to everyone!


04/22/2012
by Melanie Murray
Bob received his second treatement two days ago and the improvement in his ability to participate in social conversation is so improved, I'm astonished! Honestly, We're just beginning these treatements and my hopse are now soaring and I'm so happy!! Thank you, everyone who has helped us get this far. Much Love, Melanie & Bob


04/18/2012
by Melanie Murray
This week, Bob received the first of 4 treatements and we are seeing very impressive results already: His social conversation skills are improving and he is even cracking some jokes (now that's the old Bob I knew)! He initiated doing some work for the first time and earned a bit of income (very good for his moral), his Physical Therapist commented on how his left hand has increased motion and he has also been using it more in his daily activities!  These results are from just the first stem cell treatement  and we are so tremendously hopeful that, with the final 3 treatements, Bob will be functioning close to normal. Please, donate any amount you can and/or spread the word so that we an achieve our fundraising target and continue to get Bob these treatements. Thanks again!  Love, Melanie & Bob


10/07/2012
by Melanie Murray
All of Bob's improvements from the first round of treatements have been long-lasting and perminant. Now that we are back in Physical Therapy we are anxious to also continue with the highly successful medical treatements so we have reopened our fundraiser! Than you in advance for any and all contributions of any amount. i will keep you all posted!


06/01/2012
by Melanie Murray
Bob has received the first half of treatement #2 and we are again seeing immediate improvements again! The other day he picked up nail sicissors and trimmed the fingernails on his right hand with his LEFT HAND!! This is something he never could do at all since his stroke.  He also happily and easily did a word-search puzzle which he previously would only stare at and not even attempt!  These may seem small to a normal person but htese are HUGE for us!! We still need help with funds for the last treatements so anything you can do to help, it will be very much appreciated! Love Melanie and Bob


05/19/2012
by Melanie Murray
Wow, we're almost there!
Through all the generous contributions we can schedule the next two treatements for Bob!
More improvements are noticable daily. Bob is now opening doors and packages with his left hand! He went up and down stairs without the use of handrails in Physical Therapy last week and he rode an escalator (something he has not been able to do since his stroke)! He is managing his personal care without mishap or frustrating outbursts and so his moral is skyrocketing!
Next treatement is in 3 days - we'll keep you all posted!


04/04/2012
by Melanie Murray
We are now able to begin the first of 4 treatements for Bob! Thank you everyone! We continue to receive a daily outpouring of donations, kind words, and encouragements from our friends, family and even people we have not yet met. WOW, this is so invigorating for us!! I am sure we will meet our overall target with such wonderful help. Thanks again to all of you - keep spreading the word!

Supporters

Kevin Bloomquist
donated$100.00
Saturday, December 22, 2012

Merry Christmas! Wish you the best with your recovery Bob. Kevin



Marc and Joni Bosserman
donated$25.00
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

your continued progress in health is our postulate. and thank you for your years of tireless help to the rest of us!



Patricia A Zehnder
donated$5.00
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Bob & Melanie, The best of everything to the two of you. I understand these bills. I still have $39,000 of medical bills waiting to be paid. So, I want you to succeed with a total recovery and continue being active on all eight dynamics. ARC Pat Zehnder



Anonymous
donated$20.00
Sunday, November 25, 2012



Jennifer Kerezsi
donatedHidden Amount
Saturday, November 10, 2012

Go Bob for being such a butt kicker...continue!!! Melanie I commend you on being such a loving, caring wife and friend to Bob!! Tell him he gets a PASS on wife picking LOL What a truly great example of being a team when the make it go right part of continual create can be a bit of a bull bait :). Hats off to you both and you definitely have my postulates on getting that product of a full recovery and then some! I hope we met one day. Much love, Jennifer



Dave and Andrea Kluge
donated$25.00
Saturday, November 10, 2012



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, November 09, 2012



Joanna & Tony
donated$10.00
Thursday, November 08, 2012

I don't know either of you, but Kimi tells me such amazing things about your help.



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, November 08, 2012



Aalethiea Taylor
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, November 08, 2012

I applaud that you are doing this this way otherwise I might never know. Wish I could give more and just might find a way to give more. My postulate is definitely for a speedy recovery back to 100%.



Debbie Lewis (Rossouw)
donated$50.00
Monday, November 05, 2012

My best to you both for a speedy and full recovery!



The Posytons
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, November 02, 2012

Go Bob Go! You have a Lot of people



Ted and Sandee Krzywicki
donated$100.00
Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Melanie I wish you all the love and upport you need. Your love and your smile have helped so many people



Debbie Swanson
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, October 31, 2012

I just found out about this. Love to you both. Go Bob Go!!!



Lisa and Kevin
donated$100.00
Wednesday, October 31, 2012

We hope and wish for Bob's recovery!



Sandy Gainsforth
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, October 30, 2012

It's amazing what you both are accomplishing. I'm so proud of you! Love, Sandy



Nikki Magnie
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, October 30, 2012



Anonymous
donated$50.00
Tuesday, October 30, 2012



Mike Hoy for Management Technology Consultants
donated$100.00
Tuesday, October 30, 2012



Carts
donated$200.00
Tuesday, October 30, 2012



Dan English, London Canada
donated$50.00
Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Auditors are the most valuable beings on the planet - you have my postulate for a complete recovery Bob!



Mary McCrink
donated$100.00
Monday, October 29, 2012

My best wishes to you Bob for a full and complete recovery!



Carol & Ian Espinoza
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, October 29, 2012

Sending love to you both.



Sara Goldberg
donated$100.00
Monday, October 29, 2012



Ravit and David
donated$100.00
Monday, October 29, 2012



Cindy and Zack and Orion and Claire Gainsforth
donated$500.00
Monday, October 29, 2012

Do spend it all in one place!



Blackerby
donated$50.00
Wednesday, October 17, 2012



Guy and Lydia
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, June 21, 2012

Bob and Melanie, wishing you the best.



Mayumi
donated$20.00
Thursday, June 21, 2012



Kristy Mann
donated$25.00
Thursday, June 14, 2012

Melanie, you and your husband deserve to live out a "perfect" rest of your lives. You have done more to help me in the past month than most people combined in my whole life. Your intention to help others and beautiful take on life deserves tremendous acknowledgements. I wish Bob the most peaceful recovery for you and your family. I don't have much, but maybe a little bit will help & encourage others to help too.



Lil and Kevin
donated$100.00
Monday, May 28, 2012

You GO Bob!



Blackerby
donated$50.00
Thursday, May 17, 2012



Goldie
donated$20.00
Thursday, May 17, 2012



Vancouver Z's
donated$150.00
Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Best of luck with the treatments!



Ashley Lister Epstein
donated$61.00
Tuesday, May 08, 2012



Ashley Delery
donated$20.00
Sunday, May 06, 2012

It's amazing working with you Bob! Hope this amount helps.



Kerry Andrews
donated$33.00
Saturday, May 05, 2012

Here's 33 from me for you to make it to a 103! Actually live as long as you want, I was just throwing in a silly rhyme. Take care now and go for it!



Natalie Walet
donated$100.00
Saturday, May 05, 2012

My best wishes and postulates goes out to you and your family. It is amazing what you have accomplished so far and I hope for many more years to come! Thank you for all you have done for those around you :)



beryl salter
donated$50.00
Friday, May 04, 2012

SO HAPPY YOU ARE WINNING THIS FIGHT!



Scott Eiting
donated$100.00
Friday, May 04, 2012



Frances Godwin
donated$100.00
Wednesday, May 02, 2012

My best to the both of you.



Billy McCall
donated$100.00
Monday, April 30, 2012



Kathy
donated$20.00
Monday, April 30, 2012



C Blackerby and Jennie
donated$350.00
Saturday, April 28, 2012

Best of luck Bob, you've got an amazing wife!



Anita Reichenberg (Offsite Donation)
donated$300.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012



Sandy and Gary Epstein
donated$100.00
Saturday, April 21, 2012



Applied Scholastics Online Academy Staff
donated$100.00
Friday, April 20, 2012

Thank you for telling us about your wonderful husband! We know that he will make a speedy recovery :)



Offsite Donation
donated$1,000.00
Friday, April 20, 2012



Zack & Cindy Gainsforth
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, April 11, 2012



Offsite Donation
donated$400.00
Wednesday, April 04, 2012



Anonymous
donated$30.00
Tuesday, April 03, 2012



Robert & Mary Wright
donated$200.00
Monday, April 02, 2012



Anita Szombati
donated$25.00
Monday, April 02, 2012

Bob and Melanie, Bob, I wish you a fast recovery and to both of you all the best! Love, Anita



Jenny & John Langham
donated$200.00
Monday, April 02, 2012



Kevin and Karen Dale
donated$200.00
Sunday, April 01, 2012



The Bloomquists
donated$75.00
Sunday, April 01, 2012

What a wonderful idea for a great cause. Wishing you a 200% recovery Bob! The Bloomquists



Bobby_b
donatedHidden Amount
Sunday, April 01, 2012

make it happen bobby_z



MSM
donated$10.00
Sunday, April 01, 2012



Veronica M
donatedHidden Amount
Sunday, April 01, 2012

Bob and Melanie, All the best to you both!! Hope this helps



Dave Parker
donated$200.00
Saturday, March 31, 2012

Hurry up and get back in the chair! Looking forward to meeting you someday!



Tom and Jamie Bristol
donatedHidden Amount
Saturday, March 31, 2012



Sebastian, Jesse and Rebecca
donatedHidden Amount
Saturday, March 31, 2012

Love you Bob and Melanie!!



Mike Hoy for Management Technology Consultants
donated$100.00
Saturday, March 31, 2012

Best postulates for you Bob & Melanie!



Ilka Nicolson
donatedHidden Amount
Saturday, March 31, 2012



Steve VanDerLoop
donated$20.00
Saturday, March 31, 2012



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Friday, March 30, 2012



Georgia Gallucci
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, March 30, 2012

<3



Norm & Terri Novitsky
donated$100.00
Friday, March 30, 2012

Best wishes on reaching your goal. ML Norm & Terri



Frank & Ginny Gravitt
donated$250.00
Friday, March 30, 2012



Erin & Allen Jackson
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, March 30, 2012



J Davitt
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, March 30, 2012



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, March 30, 2012

Best Wishes!!



zahava ram-zirinsky
donated$25.00
Friday, March 30, 2012

All the best



Anne Parran Sledge
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, March 30, 2012

All my best wishes for your continued recovery!!!



Sandy Gansforth
donated$100.00
Friday, March 30, 2012

Awesome Idea Melanie and Bob. I can't wait to meet you Bob and know you are in good hands with Melanie on your team. Best of postulates for you both. Love, Sandy



Robyn Robichaux
donated$100.00
Friday, March 30, 2012



Carole Eddington
donated$25.00
Friday, March 30, 2012

Oh my goodness, I was so sorry to hear what happened -- but amazed and inspired by how hard you're working, Bob! The body heals itself when given what it needs. I'm going to send Melanie some data about products that can help with this. Wish I could give more! I sent this to some others and will continue to do so and post on Facebook. I know you guys will pull in what you need! Much love, Carole



The Berg Family
donated$50.00
Friday, March 30, 2012



The Chadwell Family
donated$20.00
Friday, March 30, 2012

Great insirational write up! Keep up the good work Bob and Melanie. Thanks for allowing us to donate.



Pat M
donated$100.00
Friday, March 30, 2012



Debbie Collins
donated$50.00
Thursday, March 29, 2012



Weigand Family
donated$25.00
Thursday, March 29, 2012

I don't know either of you and have only met Melanie once or twice but I say - kick some ass Bob!! Love, Judy and Dick Weigand



Bonnie, Janet and Bill Bertinot
donated$300.00
Thursday, March 29, 2012

Yo Mr Z and Mel! we luv you - let's knock this one out of the park!



America Martin
donated$100.00
Thursday, March 29, 2012



A. Pero
donated$25.00
Thursday, March 29, 2012



Anonymous
donated$25.00
Thursday, March 29, 2012



Caroline VanDerLoop
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, March 29, 2012

Be strong and of good cheer. This too shall pass. Lots of love to you both. Caroline



Kurt and Kannon Feshbach
donated$100.00
Thursday, March 29, 2012

Good luck...I hope this helps.



Bobbi & Marty Kassowitz
donated$25.00
Thursday, March 29, 2012



Misty & Aric Vannier
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, March 28, 2012



lisa fine
donated$50.00
Wednesday, March 28, 2012



Connie Wong
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Bob, you continue to give every time you let our students work with you and witness your drive and perseverance. You have been a wonderful "teaching client" to us at CSULA's Mobility Center.



Kate James
donated$100.00
Wednesday, March 28, 2012



Brian Doherty
donated$200.00
Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Go Bob! You rock!



Jennifer Key
donated$10.00
Wednesday, March 28, 2012



kara sherman
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, March 28, 2012

bob you always helped me, wish i had more to contribute. make it happen!!



Jana and Jerry Farr
donated$100.00
Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Here's to a full recovery Bob!



Daniel Trevor
donated$100.00
Wednesday, March 28, 2012

I never met you Bob but reading about you tells me you are one awesome thetan. Best wishes on your fast and full recovery.



Peggy Oppenheim Fabos
donated$100.00
Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Hello Bob & Melanie! So good to hear your great progress, Bob! I'm postulating the very best for you and sending much love to you both, Peggy Oppenheim Fabos



Annie Kananack
donated$50.00
Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Get well soon!



Matt, Ashley and Gaby Epstein
donated$100.00
Monday, March 26, 2012

Thank you for all the generous love, help and support you have given us for so many years. Can't wait to see Bob back doing what he loves best along side you.

Comments


Misty
Sorry we couldn't give more right now! Sending positive thoughts and postulates your way!!

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