Bennis Plumbing and Drain Cleaning

04/25/2025

Update: He’s Home — But the Journey Isn’t Over

Dad came home on April 22nd — and today just happens to be Hug a Plumber Day. After everything he’s fought through, having him home is the best kind of milestone.

He’s officially off dialysis, but the road ahead is still steep. He’ll be in physical therapy for the foreseeable future to rebuild strength and mobility. He’s unable to drive, has no income, and we’re awaiting another heart scan in the coming months to determine next steps for his care.

As always, we’re incredibly grateful for the support that’s helped carry us this far. But we’re still relying on this fund to help cover living expenses, care supplies, and the essentials that allow him to focus on healing. Every bit of support makes a real difference.

But financial support isn’t the only way to help.

If you’d like to pitch in another way, here are a few beautiful ways to show up:

• Help with groceries, errands, or meals
• Join him at the YMCA or take a walk with him as he works on his strength
• Offer to drive him to appointments
• Most of all — reach out. Call, text, or stop by to visit. The connection matters more than you know.

Thank you for standing with our family, for cheering him on, and for helping us carry the weight. We’re grateful every single day.

With Love, Thanks, and Continued Hope,

Julie & Dan

Help Support Brian Bennis on His Long Road to Recovery Our dad, Brian (Bop Bop t… Julie Martin needs your support for Brian's Journey from ICU to Recovery

04/09/2025

Update: The Road Home Is in Sight — But We Still Need Your Help

After weeks in critical care, we’re thrilled to share that Dad is talking, alert, and is moving to rehab today! He is off dialysis and had the trach removed this week. It’s nothing short of a miracle — and it’s thanks to your prayers, love, and support.

Once he enters rehab, the plan is for him to come home in about three weeks. But that’s when the next chapter begins — one that comes with new challenges and serious financial strain.

Dad will still be regaining his strength and will need ongoing care, medications, transportation, and will not be back to his physically demanding job as he recovers. The bills haven’t stopped just because he’s been in a hospital bed. As a self-employed plumber, there’s no safety net. Every donation helps keep his lights on, keeps food in the fridge, and keeps hope alive for full recovery.

We are so deeply grateful for how far you’ve already helped carry us. But we’re not at the finish line yet — and we can’t do this alone. Please consider giving again, sharing this with your network, or checking in to see if there’s something else you can offer.

Dad is fighting hard to come back home. Let’s make sure he has a home and a life to return to.

With love and endless thanks,

Julie and Dan

Help Support Brian Bennis on His Long Road to Recovery Our dad, Brian (Bop Bop t… Julie Martin needs your support for Brian's Journey from ICU to Recovery

03/30/2025

Update: A Big Step Forward for Brian, our Dad

We wanted to share a meaningful update now that Dad is finally out of the ICU. After weeks of uncertainty, sedation, and round-the-clock critical care, he’s awake, alert, and talking!

It’s hard to put into words what it felt like to hear his voice again. He’s even making jokes. Yesterday he told me that he would be out of rehab in two weeks. I asked if they had told him that and he responded, “I have a spoon.” I was bewildered and he quickly quips, “I’m going to dig my way out!”

The road ahead is still long. He remains in the hospital critical care unit and is working through profound weakness, but the plan is for him to transfer to rehab next week to begin rebuilding strength, speech, and mobility. As of yesterday, he’s back on solid food and took his first steps!

He’s still on dialysis and recovering from two major heart procedures and a barrage of medications his body has had to work hard to process.

Your support — whether financial, emotional, or spiritual — has made all the difference. It’s carried our family through the darkest moments and continues to lift us as we navigate the next phase of healing.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing with us.

With gratitude,
Julie & Dan

Help Support Brian Bennis on His Long Road to Recovery Our dad, Brian (Bop Bop t… Julie Martin needs your support for Brian's Journey from ICU to Recovery

03/03/2025

I've been responding to your calls and texts as they come in. Thank you to everyone who has already shown so much kindness and support. We can use all we can get right now.

Brian (Dad) suffered a heart attack on the 9th and is still fighting for his life in the hospital. He's under the best care, and making strides every day but there's a long road ahead. Please help to support him financially if you feel called to, and share with your networks so we can ease his way home.

-Julie

Help Support Brian Bennis on His Long Road to Recovery Our dad, Brian (Bop Bop t… Julie Martin needs your support for Brian's Journey from ICU to Recovery

04/05/2021

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