KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN, USA: In a heart-wrenching plea for help, the Grosbeck family finds themselves in the throes of an uphill battle for survival. The patriarch, Danny Depri, faces a dire medical situation that requires both a heart and kidney transplant amid burgeoning medical expenses. Over the past 14 years, Depri’s life has been marred by a series of life-altering surgeries, heart failure, strokes, and renal complications. This once active and industrious man’s health began its downward spiral over a decade ago, bringing his family face-to-face with unimaginable hardships.
Living through these relentless adversities, Depri’s family has witnessed him struggle with even the simplest tasks. The toll of heart failure, compounded by strokes, kidney failure, and uncontrollable blood pressure, has left Depri incapacitated. Last year marked the ominous need for a heart transplant, a battle that further intensified recently when he learned of his urgent need for a kidney transplant—placing him on yet another organ waitlist.
The Depri family’s financial burdens have become as weighty as Danny’s health woes. Medical bills, medication costs, and transport expenses for frequent hospital visits have drained their resources. In response to these challenges, Danny’s daughter, Jasmine, launched a GoFundMe campaign. Her hope is to rally the community around her father, raising not just funds but prayers and emotional support, underpinning their faith that they will overcome these trying times.
As they await the life-saving calls from organ donor lists, the Depri family places their reliance on faith and community support. The family’s wish is that by sharing their story across social platforms, the reach extends to those who can offer assistance, whether financial or emotional, to rally around Danny during this critical period. The Grosbecks continue to implore the public for prayers and encouragement, believing their miracle is on the horizon.
