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Get Well Lou

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Organizer: Heather Pontruff Beneficiary: Louis Obadal

Lou is an over the road trucker, and an owner operator. Recently, he started having severe pain in his back. The doctors in both e.r.'s he visited believe it's a herniated disc. He is an owner...

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Lou is an over the road trucker, and an owner operator. Recently, he started having severe pain in his back. The doctors in both e.r.'s he visited believe it's a herniated disc. He is an owner operator, and had not been able to get insurance before this injury occured. We need to come up with funds to cover medical and living expenses, including doctors' visits, the MRI, medicine, treatment, normal bills, etc, while he's out. I will keep you updated on the progress as it continues.
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Updates

05/11/2012
by Heather Pontruff
He's herniated at the L4-L5, with nerve root compression at the right S1. The herniation is pressing into the thecal sac and is herniated to the right and center. I will be getting a new doctor next week for him. This will require surgery.




05/11/2012
by Heather Pontruff
I can not understand why doctors enjoy the run around they give patients. The first doctor after emergency rooms was neglectful. He didn't examine Lou, refused to write and MRI prescription, but gave him a prescription for painkillers which is not why he went to the E.R.

We called the 3rd E.R. to get the MRI ordered. Now, we've been fighting since yesterday to get the results.

The best news, I believe, is the fact that the company we were leased to chose to terminate the contract literally one hour before the MRI. The same company that said we'd get through it together, and they'd work with me on keeping the working relationship going. I guess the fact I brought up they owed us thousands due to a settlement audit they encouraged me to do meant there was no working with us.

Supporters

Shane
donated$50.00
Friday, May 25, 2012



Jacquie Vincent
donated$20.00
Friday, May 25, 2012



Brian James Peters
donated$50.00
Friday, May 25, 2012

Hey Louis, I hope this helps buddy, hang in there man!



NosillaCast
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, May 24, 2012

Todd Mc's blog and Tweets pulled me in here - speedy recovery to you



Jurgen and Tracy Ries
donated$10.00
Thursday, May 24, 2012

We hope this will help a little bit towards reaching the goal. All the best.



IBMMuseum
donated$50.00
Thursday, May 24, 2012

Get well Lou, from David L. Beem & Family...



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Saw this on Todd Mc's trucking site . Hope you are getting enough to be able to have the operation. May God bless you always.



Bear & T
donated$20.00
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Love y'all hope this helps some.



matt g
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, May 22, 2012



Michelle Sutton
donated$25.00
Monday, May 21, 2012



Anonymous
donated$135.00
Monday, May 21, 2012

A very small something to help love on you two. Big hugs...



everett appelt jr
donated$25.00
Sunday, May 20, 2012

Sweety best I can do at the moment... Hope it helps.. Uncle Everett



Mexico Trucker Online
donatedHidden Amount
Sunday, May 20, 2012



Tina and Mike DiBartolo
donated$10.00
Sunday, May 20, 2012

Heather hope that Lou gets better



George
donatedHidden Amount
Saturday, May 19, 2012

Man would like to see you back at it soon.



Deuspenny
donatedHidden Amount
Saturday, May 19, 2012

Was barely functioning 6 years ago, still have pain but surgery got me back up and running. Good luck!



A driver
donated$45.00
Saturday, May 19, 2012

:-D



L. Dawn Tait
donated$10.00
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Heather and Lou, I know $10 is not alot, but everything helps. You do so much for others, so I wanted to be able to help you out! I wish a speedy recover for Lou!! God bless! Dawn



Friend of Black Wolf
donated$10.00
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

This stranger to you will also pray for GOOD doctors, accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, fast recovery, and peace through it all.



Brenny Transportation, Inc.
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Everyone at Brenny is praying for a speedy recovery!



Anonymous
donated$20.00
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Prayers for you both. God bless.



Anonymous
donated$25.00
Tuesday, May 15, 2012

i know it isnt much but i hope it helps.



Carrie Marrero
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, May 15, 2012



From Occupy Wallstreet. From healthcare Reform. From a Liberal and your pals THE 99%
donated$25.00
Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Get better Mr. Lou. You and Ms. Heather do so much im glad to give back to you guys.



steve & michelle piatkowski
donated$20.00
Tuesday, May 15, 2012



Todd Neva
donated$50.00
Tuesday, May 15, 2012

In Memory of Jack Berry. Thank for for supporting him when he was in need.



Anonymous
donated$50.00
Tuesday, May 15, 2012

In memory of Jack Berry



Good Time Charlie
donated$5.00
Tuesday, May 15, 2012



Mike Laffey
donated$10.00
Tuesday, May 15, 2012



Danielle Donnelly
donated$20.00
Monday, May 14, 2012

I wish I could give you more! I hope you guys get some solid answers and Lou gets the treatment necessary.



Lone Star Large Cars
donated$500.00
Monday, May 14, 2012



Timothy boswinkle
donated$5.00
Monday, May 14, 2012



Sheri @ S.ervice O.n S.ite
donated$52.00
Sunday, May 13, 2012

Here's some more. As promised.



Ang
donatedHidden Amount
Saturday, May 12, 2012



King
donated$100.00
Saturday, May 12, 2012

Truckers dont leave truckers Behind!



hole in the head
donated$50.00
Friday, May 11, 2012

Hey!!! I love yall !!! Sorry i can't help more



Pete toft
donated$50.00
Friday, May 11, 2012

Hope you get well soon(:



Get Well Lou
donated$50.00
Friday, May 11, 2012

Hope this helps a little Lou and Heather. Get well my friend and Good Luck



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, May 11, 2012



Dale Buckley
donated$100.00
Friday, May 11, 2012

Lou & Heather, Hope you are back on the road with us Soon,,,,



Becca Allison
donated$100.00
Wednesday, May 09, 2012

Hang in there, kids!



Matt Grant
donated$138.00
Tuesday, May 08, 2012



bartkomt overal
donated$30.00
Tuesday, May 08, 2012



SERVICE ON SITE
donated$50.00
Monday, May 07, 2012

I really wish I could do more. Unfortunately this is my down season and I'm sharing part of my last $200 in the bank. I currently have a broken rib and possibly some internal injuries as well. I too do not have insurance. I'm hoping this donation will bring us good karma with our medical conditions. ;). Love you, Heather!



Gracie Berry
donated$100.00
Monday, May 07, 2012

The journey is not for the weak of heart. Praying for strength, healing, and financial assistance.



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Saturday, May 05, 2012



Jim Johnson
donated$20.00
Friday, May 04, 2012

I hope your back to work soon.



Maiden America
donated$50.00
Thursday, May 03, 2012

Get Well!!



Tiffany and Allen Parker
donated$200.00
Thursday, May 03, 2012

Heather and Lou, Its amazing to be a part of Trucking Santas and we are blessed to have the opportunity to know and love yall!! Get Well Soon!!



Frog Truck Escort
donated$300.00
Thursday, May 03, 2012

Hope you get well soon Fred and Karen Fory Frog Truck Escort



Tess & Ravin
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, May 03, 2012



Marty Hunt
donated$50.00
Wednesday, May 02, 2012

Wish I could do more. Hope this helps some.



Eddie Gudino from Facebook
donated$20.00
Wednesday, May 02, 2012

Get well Lou!! You the man!! From a fellow skate boarder. Eddie



Lisa Weichel Yingling
donated$100.00
Monday, April 30, 2012

Sending all my best for Lou, Heather!



Jack's wife
donated$100.00
Sunday, April 29, 2012

Yourmturn to receive. Blessings to pass along...



Mitch
donated$50.00
Sunday, April 29, 2012

I really hope this helps and Lou gets better SOON!



Jana and Dan Huolt
donated$100.00
Saturday, April 28, 2012

I challenge all drivers,friends and family, businesses. to meet or beat this.One daywe all may need some help, pay it forward please.



Mark Fornaro
donated$50.00
Saturday, April 28, 2012

try accupuncture.....alt medican has really helped me.

Comments


Sheri Olson / S.ervice O.n S.ite
I have reached out to all mt FB friends whom I choose very carefully. I pray some of them come through.

t.o.
I really wish that i could help more but i am perrty much tapped out for a while... but i will share this and help spread the word.

Christy K
I sent her $50.00 a few days ago via paypal, but I suppose because I didn't send it thru this site, my contribution did not show up. I usually give anonymously, but this time, I just didn't want anyone to wonder why I am spreading the word for help for Lou and Heather, and not contribute myself.

Jana Huolt
I challenge all drivers friends and family,and businesses to meet or beat. One day we all may need help. Pay it forward!

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