Many of you know Cliff and have asked for an update on his medical problems. GREAT NEWS! On Friday of last week, Cliff received a call that they had a new liver for him. He drove to Denver and the liver was delivered to University Hospital around 5:00. He underwent surgery and is doing well. Following is an email that was sent to me by a mutual friend. We will try and keep you updated on his ongoing recovery.
Friends of Dr. Cliff Keen
Dr. Cliff Keen is a local chiropractor that has lived
in Glenwood Springs since 1993. He has three
children Derek (28), Adam (26), and Alyson (23),
which live throughout Colorado. Outside of his
office Cliff has been involved in the community
through a variety of interests including: the
Glenwood Springs Chamber, Defiance Community
Players, Mountain Madrigal Singers, and Tango
Glenwood.
In February of this year Cliff Keen was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, which caused liver failure. Three weeks ago he was accepted to the national transplant list and on Friday October 9th, 2009 Cliff received the call that a donor match was available. At 6:00 pm that night he underwent a transplant surgery. The surgery went well and Cliff is currently recovering at the University Hospital in Denver. His expected recovery time in Denver is 6 to 8 weeks.
As you can imagine, this is a very expensive procedure with a number of continuing costs due to prescriptions and examinations. In addition, Dr. Keen will be unable to work for a lengthy period of time. In order to help Cliff with expenses while he is recovering, an account has been set up at American National Bank, For The Benefit Of Cliff Keen.
Your Support, Prayers and Friendship are deeply appreciated.
For any further questions please contact:
Bev Emmons: (970) 618- 4912
Alyson Keen: (970) 219-8569
Hi Again,
Cliff was moved from ICU to Transplant floor today (Tuesday):
University Hospital, Cliff Keen, Room 606 Bed B, Aurora, Colorado 80045
He is doing good and sounds great.
I have delivered the attached letter to American National Bank, 401 27th Street Office Building and the Glenwood Post.
I will be leaving for Denver to Visit Cliff tomorrow afternoon and then out of town for my own Family Business on Thursday 15th and returning on Tuesday the 20th........If you need to contact someone for information regarding Cliff
Please call Rhonda Williams at 984-2335.
Thank you for your support and concern for Cliff Keen,
Bev Emmons
Bev Emmons Broker, Inc.
P.O. Box 2701
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-0668
Cell (970) 618-5912
Fax: (866) 345-0826
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