Mike Diaz's Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Benefit Site

Mike has been released from the recovery apartment and is back at home in Luling. His last check up went really well and there are no signs of infection.

Benefit Luncheon/Blood Drive for Michael Diaz, who recently underwent a double lung transplant surgery
Sunday, July 24th, 2011
Des Allemands Fire Station on Hwy 90
16960 Highway 90
Des Allemands, LA 70030-4200

Luncheon from 10am - 5pm
Sausage Jambalaya Plate $7 - comes with bread and dessert
Hot Dogs for $2
Drinks for $1
You can eat there or take it with you!

Kids can take pictures with Sparky the Mascot for $2

Blood Drive at same location from 10:30am - 2:30pm
All proceeds to benefit Michael Diaz and his family

Just got finished taking a 3 Day regiment of Solumedrol, (Steroid), to control the risk of rejection. Im feeling fantastic under the circumstances. Sometimes the Meds can play with my emotions like a rollercoaster ride. physically I feel great. I had a routine out-patient bronchoscopy and the doctor said everything looked very positive. Im still living in the Oschner Apartment next to the hospital! Ive been getting alot of visitors lately and everyone has been absolutely great to me. Ms. Pat and Renee from West St. Charles Parish Baptist Church brought by a terrific home cooked supper.

Today makes 1 month since my transplant. I feel incredible! My recovery is going extremely well. I cant say enough great things about the Transplant Team here at Oschner in New Orleans. They are an unbelievable caring and professional group of people. I could not have made a better decision in my life than to stay here for treatment. Im still living in a Oschner apartment roughly 2 blocks from the Emergency Room and still need someone to stay with me 24 hours a day in case I have a rejection type event. So Far, everything has been great.

Yesterday's car wash was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who came out to support Mike and his family. And thank you everyone for your continued support.

Billy Cure and the band August Rush has generously offered to perform in a benefit concert for Mike and his family. We are in the process of organizing the event. We'll have more details soon...

At Mariano’s Italian Eatery

12371 Highway 90 (Mimosa Plaza)
Luling, Louisiana

This fundraiser includes a car wash, hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza and drinks. Michael Diaz Jr. was recently diagnosed with an incurable lung disease called Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis which required a double lung transplant. Come show your support for Michael and his family to help with the mounting medical bills, transportation costs, and daily financial strain to his family due to his illness and inability to work.

Mike has been moved to an apartment on Ochsner's campus and will remain there under constant supervision until he is released! He is doing well, sore and recovering. Keep the prayers and support coming!

I just spoke to Mike and he sounds great. He's walking around a bit and is in great spirits. He's still uncomfortable with pain but it's decreasing everyday. He was very pleased when I mentioned how many have inquired about or expressed interest in his condition. He was very appreciative and says 'Thank You' to everyone.

Mike has been discharged and is now in his apartment. They are requesting no visitors until he is settled in. We may set him up with a Skype account so he can do some video chatting. Stay tuned...