11/06/13 TO EVERYONE IN NORTHWEST INDIANA AND CITY OF PORTAGE BENEFIT FOR ARMY VETERAN MARIO FLORES DATE: Saturday November 23rd,2013 ,PLACE:VFW POST 5365 540 S.INDIANA,HOBART,INDIANA TIME:5:30p.m. till 11:00p.m. Cost $10.00 all you can eat buffet.Life as veteran Mario Flores knew it came to a screeching halt when he suffered a hemmorrhagic stroke on June 14,2013 the stroke he suffered was life threatening.He was on a ventilator and feeding tube his throat was paralyzed and he couldnt talk.He underwent various surgeries and complications.The Family just wasnt sure of his ultimate fate.With much love,hope,and prayers,Mario eventually went home on September 4 and continues to make progress.His long term treatment plan is to recover as much function as possible and prevent future strokes.Mario will probably never return to work.Family has an income,but just enough to pay household bills.His Family and friends are raising money to help relieve financial stress associated with the stroke.They need help with medical bills not covered by Marios health insurance as well as help to modify his bathroom to make it handicap accessible.The Family is also looking for donations Certificates,gift cards,gift baskets,or items to make baskets that can be raffled at the benefit.To donate items,please contact Marios wife Debbie at (219)763-3212Portage or Marios Niece,Dorothy at (219)775-0689 Hammond.Mario is an Army Veteran and served in Korea.He is an angel to so many people.He may have a broken wing,but we can help him fly again.Monetary donations can also be made at the following webpage:giveforward/fundraiser/6z13/mario flores.Join us for fun,food,raffle,music,jump house,and more!It touched me when they brought this to my attention today I thought I would get it out into the public.Leo T.Hatch,Jr.,Broker Owner of Portage Real Estate,Inc.,(219)762-2186 office cell (219)395-6100.
Posted on: Wed, 06 Nov 2013 21:33:46 +0000