Update on hospitalized Marine.

[InvisibleTouch]

Some time back I posted here about the grandson of a friend of mine, a young Marine who had contracted a life-threatening illness while in the service, and was in a military hospital where he wasn't receiving adequate treatment. His parents were trying to get him moved to a private hospital, but had been told that in such a case, his medical coverage would not be valid. They were basically getting the runaround, and I'd asked for suggestions to pass along to the grandmother. A number of people posted with excellent advice, and several PMed me personally to offer help. I passed all this info along to my friend, who passed it along to the young man's parents.

Anyway, wanted to put out an update, and an encouraging one: the young man has been moved to the Mayo Clinic where he awaits a life-saving transplant. I don't know the details of how it was accomplished, but the advice and encouragement of posters here was surely a factor. Thanks so much to everyone who replied, and to everyone who was willing to help!

[Lars39]

1. I'm so glad he got help.

Thank you for posting an update. :hi:

[niyad]

2. DU'ers are the BEST!!--I had not seen anything about this, but I do

know that whatever problem or question one has, whatever the situation, people here at DU have the information or answers.

Thank you for letting us know this young man is getting the help he needs.

Kudos to everyone at DU!!

[acmejack]

3. What fabulous news!

[Nite Owl]

4. This is some good news

I hope the transplant is successful and he does well. All good thoughts to him, his family and friends.

[Erika]

5. Fantastic. Thanks for the post. n/t

[Longhorn]

6. My best wishes to the Marine and his family. n/t

[susanna]

7. Your screen nickname seems to say it all...great news! n/t

[Greyskye]

8. Great news!

Thanks for everything you've done and the update!