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Help A Heart Fight! – Benefit The McGill Family Fund

Help a Heart Fight is fundraising event to help the recovery and to support the family of Justin McGill, Thoracic Cardiac Aneurysm Survivor: http://justinmcgill.eventbrite.com/

Help a Heart Fight is fundraising event to help the recovery and to support the family of Justin McGill, a thoracic cardiac aneurysm survivor.

Justin “Judd” McGill, a Narragansett native, is an active 41-year-old father of three who was swimming his daily laps at the Wakefield YMCA on Feb. 15 when he felt severe pain in his chest.

After being rushed to South County Hospital, a CAT scan revealed that Judd was suffering from a Thoracic Cardiac Aneurysm – an immanent life-threatening situation. He was immediately air lifted to Mass General Hospital in Boston for open-heart surgery.

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Following a successful eight-hour surgery, which involved replacing three inches of his ascending aorta and heart valve, bio-medical replacements (parts of a cow!) were put in place. He came through the surgery better than anyone could have thought and doctors said he would be better than 100 percent when he is fully recovered.

The survival rate for this medical emergency is less than 1 percent - we are incredibly lucky to have Judd with us today.

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The recovery time for this surgery is seven months, in which Judd will not be able to return to work. This fundraiser is being held to help raise funds for the McGill family to help with medical costs, food and anything else he may need during his time of healing.

Donations can be made here:
http://justinmcgill.eventbrite.com/

Justin McGill Family Fund Facebook page: facebook.com/HelpAHeartFightJustinJuddMcGill

We are acceptimg all forms of donations; monetary, food and supplies, gift cards and event sponsorships. If you are a local business and would like to sponsor the upcoming event please call Ryan at (401) 864-2380 or e-mail: HelpAHeartFight@gmail.com

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We thank you in advance for contributing to this cause and look forward to celebrating life, family and friends with you. DATE & VENUE COMING SOON!

- Ryan Maguire and Ryan McGill

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