As many of you know, Wes Dudley suffered a massive heart attack on Saturday, June 21st, 2025. Since then, he has remained in the hospital and has faced an incredibly difficult medical journey. Before he was transferred to a rehabilitation center, Wes endured numerous complications—including a-fib, v-fib, and multiple cardiac arrests caused by severe electrical arrhythmias. His medical team had to shock his heart 55 times. He’s undergone more procedures and surgeries than we can count. Multiple organs have been affected, and he’s still on dialysis with no clear end in sight.
Wes was on a ventilator for quite some time, supported by a heart pump and other life-saving equipment during his stay in the ICU, where he spent over a month fighting for his life. He’s received multiple blood transfusions, including just last week. Recently, he underwent ablation surgery, and an internal defibrillator has been implanted.
Now, Wes is in the rehabilitation center, that is associated with the hospital, and he is working hard through intensive physical, occupational and speech therapy while continuing to receive the medical care he still needs. When he is eventually able to return home, he’ll continue outpatient therapy, dialysis, and frequent appointments with a team of specialists.
Throughout this time, Wes and his family have been navigating not only the emotional and physical toll of his condition but also the financial burden that comes with such extensive care. Many of you have reached out asking how you can help, and now there is a way.
We’ve set up a fundraiser to support Wes and his family with the growing medical costs, transportation needs, and daily living expenses so they can focus all their energy on his recovery. If you’re in a position to give, any amount—big or small—truly helps and means the world.
If you’ve already contributed or gifted in some way, please know how deeply grateful we are. Wes, his wife Libby, and their children feel your love and thank you from the bottom of their hearts.
And if giving financially isn’t possible right now, your continued prayers, encouragement, and positive thoughts are equally powerful and appreciated.
We also hope you’ll consider sharing this fundraiser within your own circles. It costs nothing, and spreading the word will make such a difference. Wes has always shown up for so many—family, friends, and colleagues alike. Now’s our chance to show up for him.
With heartfelt thanks,
Ramona Bailey and Stephanie Voss-Guardiola
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