04/10/2025
On Monday, April 7, our dear friend Chelsea lost her husband of eleven years, Michael. Mike passed away from complete respiratory failure due to complications from cystic fibrosis, needing a second transplant, and COVID-19. His was a battle both long and courageous, fought with dignity and grace, much of it within the sterile walls of a hospital.
In recent weeks, the illness demanded everything, and Chelsea gave it: her time, her care, her career, and ultimately, her partner.
In the wake of this loss, Chelsea stands at a difficult crossroads. After being Michael’s full-time caretaker over the past several months, she now must face the uncertainty of rebuilding a life alone. There are practicalities; bills, mortgage payments, groceries, insurance, even the loving care of two beautiful pets who were once part of a family of two. But beyond the ledger of life lies the quieter burden of grief, which is heavier and more unknowable.
If you are able, please consider donating to Chelsea to help ease her financial burden during this terrible, terrible time.
Mike was a wonderful man. I always thought of him every time I had more than a reasonable amount of sparkling water in our fridge - which is often. He was funny, loved animals, movies, adventure, dancing and celebrating others, which I think is such an important part of what made Mike, Mike. Most of all, he loved Chelsea and the life they worked so hard to have.
Please consider donating if you are willing and able 💜
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-chelsea-as-a-tribute-to-michael/cl/o?attribution_id=sl:1db6a8b2-07c4-40d4-8134-93cb7d02ce0e&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp13_c-amp15_c&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link
