DOVER — On May 6, Kristen Bell underwent a routine hernia operation that initially went well. However, the next day, she began feeling unwell. By May 8, her health had rapidly declined, and she was taken by ambulance to St. Clare’s Emergency Department in Denville. There, she was admitted to the ICU and diagnosed with renal failure. Kristen was placed on a ventilator, and that evening, her family was told she might not survive the night.
Fortunately, Kristen fought through the night and continues to defy the odds. As of today, Kristen is making small incremental improvements. Though still on a ventilator, she and her family face a long road to recovery. Her husband, Allen, and their two daughters, Aubree, 8, and Makayla, 12, have been by her daily during this uncertain time. The support from friends and family has been overwhelming, providing meals, transportation, and care.
Despite the ongoing help from Kristen’s immediate support network, she will need long-term rehabilitation. We ask for your support in any financial capacity you can offer to assist with medical expenses, travel costs, and the indirect losses the family has endured. We deeply appreciate your consideration in raising funds to ease the Bell family’s burden during these trying times.
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