Illinois Archives - COVID Survivors for Change

The Story of Nico Trevino, A Covid Long Hauler Fighting to See The Light At The End of the Tunnel

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In March 2020 I got diagnosed with Covid, a few days later I passed out unconscious and was rushed to the emergency room where they discovered I had developed pneumonia as well.

The Story of Matthew Doran, A Former Athlete and Covid Survivor Whose Life Has Been Devastated by the Virus

I contracted Covid-19 in January 2021. As of October 2021, I continue to suffer from EXTREME fatigue, severe chest/heart pain, muscle ache and cognitive dysfunction.

The Story of Wendy Williams, A Covid Survivor and Long-hauler Still Fighting For Support

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I contracted Covid 19 in December 2020. I had a moderate case and didn’t have to be hospitalized.

The Story of Ronnie C Johnson – A Fought For A Month and a Half and Is Still Struggling with Long Haul Symptoms

I contracted Covid19 at the beginning of the Pandemic when no one knew what to do about it.

In Memory of Muhammad Hameedullah Khan — A Loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather.

My father died on Thanksgiving day due to covid.

In Memory of Perpectua Socorro Grace Padao – A Mother Who Was Surrounded with Family and Love

My mother was only 64-years-old no known medical condition. She stayed in the hospital for 3 months

In Memory of Vasilios Doulas – A Healthy Husband with a Passion for Cooking

My husband was 69-years-old heathy and got sick on March 19

In Memory of Fran Kapp – A Loving and Devoted Mother Who Made Her Kids and Her Family the Center of Her Life

On November 27, 2020, the day after Thanksgiving, my mother, Fran Kapp, died of Covid-19 after spending 17 days in the hospital.

In Memory of Pantaleon Omar Martinez – A Great and Amazing Father Who Lead His Entire Family

My father’s first symptoms started on April 10, 2020 with a strong headache. It then progress to anxiety and gastro symptoms

In Memory of Paul Foley – An Adventurous Father Who Lived a Full Life with His Family

Paul J. Foley Jr. (77 years old) was an army veteran and businessman. In his later years, he was the starter and ranger at the Sydney Marovitz Golf Course

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