Help Ian: Expat's Heartbreaking Situation 2 | Q Adventures

[@kevinburke8349]

Make this go viral, to suport this man

[@daddybob6096]

Well done Derek! You won't lose me as a subby mate. Humanitarian support is your 'Forte", Derek. Regards You and Ai, and to Ian and his dear lady. Bob and Lina. New Zealand.

[@qadventures]

Thank you, Bob and Lina. Appreciate the support

[@AOCUSNRET]

Great job Derek, you won't lose me either. Keep up the good job! We enjoy watching your vlog from Corpus Christi Texas.

[@qadventures]

Awe!!! I was close to moving to Corpis Christy. Affordable beach front properties. Thank you for watching

[@AG-so4gl]

Love what your doing.

[@qadventures]

Thank you kindly

[@Shimba58]

Thanks

[@Shimba58]

Hope this will encourage other viewers to donate for Ians treatment...

[@qadventures]

Wow!!! Thank you, Shimba58

[@Shimba58]

@@qadventures Be blessed. Please take Ian to hospital ASAP. His condition looks life threatening..

[@kimfrykholm4166]

Please let Ian know that Cellulitis is very serious, I had it and was in the hospital for a while and then I had to have therapy and rehabilitation to get to walking again. Ian please get this treated right away as this could turn into something really bad, they will treat it with IV antibiotics, it takes about a week with the antibiotics, it just depends on how bad it is, but please go with Derek to the Doctor and let him know about that leg, I want to see you get betterr. My Mother was from the UK and I Ilived there for 8 years, I miss a lot of things about the UK, except the weather! Hope you feel better, so you can get back to your pool game😊

[@qadventures]

Thank you, Kim. Cellulitis will be our topic for next update

[@thewho3661]

You seem like a good man just keep doing the best you can sir

[@qadventures]

Thank you and I will

[@dcguenter]

Thanks for the update. I wasn't offended by the previous video, understand Ian's position. Good job Derek. Keep us updated please.

[@qadventures]

Thanks, will do!

[@johnthomas5806]

thanks for any help you make........

[@Siggggy]

Ian's plight brings to mind the proverb, "there but for the grace of God go I". A recognition that others' misfortune could be one's own, if it weren't for the blessing of the Divine, or for fortune or fate. 🙏

[@EamonnHogan-eu3qc]

Talk is cheap, if ya going to do anything, pony up some DOE, not this "thought's n prayers" smoke n mirrors BS 😂

[@qadventures]

@EamonnHogan-eu3qc Eamon?!?!?! From Az???

[@paulk8444]

Feel so bad for Ian's outlook to recover completely while in the Philippines and the extra stress on his wife and family caring for him and seeing him incapacitated just being bedridden. He is just surviving and not able to enjoy and thrive as All of us expats over here fear this kind of situation as it could happen to Any of us at Any time. May all of us reach into our pockets and pull out what we can to assist a fellow expat; at least getting an updated diagnosis and asking the Barangay and local government may be of some help. Thanks Derek for your Super Kind Heart and wanting and offering to Help Ian taking the limited time you have to assist them just shows us what a Caring person you are.

[@JRnanaBOOMER]

Sending love and LIGHT💖✨

[@racerx428]

Derek, good job with this video. 👍

[@qadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@racerx428]

@@qadventures Keep up the great work you do!

[@DavidVannder]

It’s no big deal Derrick. I worked in a nursing home for 2 years. I hope more people help.

[@qadventures]

Thank you. David.

[@davidbliss4248]

God bless you Q

[@nicolay305]

You don’t need to apologize i think it was very normal and not in any way disrespectful. Go one and don’t let you influence by side some sick minds. 👍

[@qadventures]

Thank you for the support

[@OnlyKindnessMatterAfterAll1]

No need to apologize, Derek. Sometimes life is what it is. Illness has a way of humbling us all. Some people have to find faults despite the deep human experience staring right at them. You are to be commended for your kindness and for your willingness to help people in need. Wishing you much success in getting Ian the help he needs. Speaking of Ian. I wonder if Ian is tired? I hope he was evaluated by an MD before he was prescribed those antibiotics. If he were a family member, i would take him to the ER to be evaluated for sepsis. I'm an RN in the US. Sepsis can go surprisingly fast without IV antibiotics. Even with antibiotics, sometimes the body still get overwhelmed. Be well.

[@qadventures]

He was just shied away from the comments generated on his video as well as family. But I told him he shouldn't take those comments too seriously. He was also overwhelmed by the kindness of the viewers. He has seen a MD and on antibiotics as we speak

[@OnlyKindnessMatterAfterAll1]

@qadventures -- I'm sorry he and his family had to read ugly things. But, I hope they can just focus on getting Ian treated. Thanks again, Derek.

[@nikkipage9284]

Poor Ian, and his family - this is such a hard way to live. Thank you so much Derek and Ai, for helping them. God bless you all! I hope Ian can get the treatment he needs, and can walk normally again. ♥

[@captainbanana1831]

Thanks!

[@qadventures]

Thank you!!!

[@Shimba58]

I want to help. How can I send money for Ians treatment ​@@qadventures

[@garcia4328]

Thanks for the update. Hoping for the best outcome for Ian.

[@qadventures]

I hope so too

[@T0mThompson]

Your plan Derek sounds good...to check the status and all the options which are possible. Ian sounds a bit confused this time. Maybe the meds are causing this. So let's look what the checkup will bring up.

[@qadventures]

Sounds like Friday is the day

[@brrraaak2]

I hope he does well. Thanks Q Adventures for helping him.

[@qadventures]

Doing our best. Thank you for your support by watching

[@pauladventure7953]

Good job 👍🏽

[@qadventures]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@captainbanana1831]

Sending❤

[@bobbysangels5778]

😎 IAN HASS BEEN THERE SO LONG, HE IS SUPER LAiD BACK & HE IS IN THE ISLAND L(iF)E FRAME OF MiND, GET BETTER SOON IAN 💪💯...

[@mickaelwilliams6129]

THE WORLD IS A WOINDEFULL -PLACE EXCEPT FOR ALLL the people in it

[@coco19661]

Nice video

[@qadventures]

Thanks

[@josephkumnick7696]

Thanks Buddy! See you guys in a couple of Months.

[@qadventures]

Remember my Maine lobsters!!! Just kidding. Not a big deal

[@josephkumnick7696]

@@qadventures If I can....I will. They are still 10 -12$ per pound. If they get down to 6-7$. We will feast! Hi Ai. I'll let you know. Thanks!

[@bobbysangels5778]

😎WE UNDERSTAND, YOU ARE JUST SHOWiNG US HOW IT REALLY IS, WE'VE SEEN IT ALL & IF WE DON'T LiKE SOMETHiNG, WE JUST DON'T WATCH. THANKS FOR KEEPiNG IT REAL & HELPiNG THiS GUY OUT 💎🙌🏻💪💯...

[@qadventures]

I appreciate that. It's human suffering at the end of the day

[@richardbrown9344]

Good video..

[@qadventures]

Glad you liked it!

[@c.a.sreacts]

nice

[@christaylor7049]

He should return home, Philippines in bad shape

[@eddydavis9548]

Many Philippino people are in the same situation as he is. It’s great what you’re trying to do. So many people are in need of medical care. When someone leaves the US or another country near money broke. Hospital care is not on their mind. Living a better lifestyle is. If I was leaving the US with a thousand a month income. The long term expectations is not great. But, what do they have here. Nothing.

[@qadventures]

You are, absolutely, correct

[@eddydavis9548]

@@qadventures I might be, and he’s not asking for help as I know it. It is what it is. And for the big guy dippers, they need to get over it. Go to a nursing home.

[@KimmyPat]

People complain about everything and anything particularly those that don't understand life here. You don't need to apologize and be happy you rid your channel of a few idiots. Great video with purpose

[@qadventures]

Thank you. I will carry on

[@Xbangsplot]

It's the wife and daughter that I sympathize with here.

[@qadventures]

They are his blessing

[@BraveFartz]

I sympathize with all three of them and fail to understand as to how anyone cannot feel sympathey towards Ian , it is irrelevant that his decisions in life has probably resulted in his position but there would not be many people that have never made a wrong choice at one time or another.

[@Xbangsplot]

@@BraveFartz A famous comedian once said "only women, children and puppies can be loved unconditionally".

[@dannyvenable1540]

He chose to live there

[@JohnHobbs-o3z]

Yes he did,why move to a country that has no social safety net,and u dont have an emergency fund,My Lord people are stupid.

[@buen393]

It's good that there are people like you helping this poor guy but if I was him once his condition stabilize I would go back to England to have a proper free treatment. In the Philippines if you are an expat without savings set aside for your medical, then you are in trouble. Always think about your future you'll never know what comes around the corner. My late loving husband said to me save some money for rainy day you'll never know when you need it. I wish Ian for a fast recovery God bless 🙏

[@OnlyKindnessMatterAfterAll1]

​@user-rd2em4zw1s -- some people are more curious and want to experience life other than the ones they currently live. We can't all be boring.

[@scamperstephen4811]

Save money for a rainy day , the worst that can happen when you do that is ! You don’t need to use it and pass it on to your kids when you pass on 😎 winning

[@BraveFartz]

Thanks for your time and your update Derek & Ai " I think " and I also noticed that Ian was a bit more withdrawn than he was in the previous video , but we are all have our own personalities and traits and perhaps all of this has happened too quickly for Ian and maybe his family and they are feeling overwhelmed not just with anything in particular but the whole shebang and perhaps Ian himself may very well be an introvert rather than extrovert as for myself I consider myself as being an ambivert. I have a feeling that Ian does not hold much faith in the medical prowess there in the Philippines compared to the UK , could explain as to why he is not doing carthwheels or seeming to excited about the option of being hospitalized there , there is a saying " beggars cannot be choosers !" and I am in no way insinuating that Ian is a beggar but when push comes to shove , you have to be willing to accept anything that is offered . Wish Ian luck with his xrays and tests when they are done and hopefully the results are favorable , then his path forward will be easier to follow and pursue. cheers "smart azz " PS: Out of over 4,000 viewers only 358 could be bothered clicking the thumbs up icon , pretty sad considering they can watch the video for over 24 minutes but cant find 3 seconds to hit like.

[@qadventures]

He was overwhelmed with the kindness. Just the mere fact of knowing someone out there cares. And he also fell for the negative comments

[@BraveFartz]

Unfortunately, as you know, by going on a public social media platform, there are going to be positive and negative opinions and that is fine afterall everyone one is entitled to their opinion and it's up to Ian and his family not to keep hold of the negative opinions and dwell on them but scroll past and forget them and move on to the next positive. ​@qadventures

[@charlesetienne6037]

There was a situation some five years ago that a Seychellois married to a Philipina was stuck in the Philippines due to his medical situation. The government of Seychelles flew him out of Philippines with her wife and brought him to Seychelles. This was with the help of many people from Seychelles that donated money to take them out. Arriving in Seychelles the medical treatment was undertaken free as he is a citizen of our country. He is a talented musician and he is now back on his feet again playing his songs singing in hotels like he used to do. I hope that Ian get the help he need by the grace of good he can do what he loves to do like before.

[@aboveitall9600]

I have been to Victoria. Beautiful country. It’s unfortunate that it took close to 4 hours to have lunch. I would have loved to see more of the city. Time was limited. I likely wouldn’t return. A few things stuck in my mind…Being ignored multiple times by the waitress at what was supposed to be a very nice hotel…also the two different menus (they charge more for Westerners ) for whites verse Africans.

[@charlesetienne6037]

@@aboveitall9600 yes Seychelles have this bad reputation for charging all foreigners more be what ever you from or colour. Your experience with one hotel might differ if you could have tried others. Another thing most probably a foreigner that was the waitress in that hotel, Seychellois do not like to do waitress jobs, few Seychellois waitress around these days. .

[@qadventures]

Yes... unfortunately, Ian's circumstances are very different. I hope I was able to generate more views to create more awareness with Ian

[@aboveitall9600]

@@charlesetienne6037 My experience differs. As I was with a French Speaking African American ...She was provided with the local menu, that is how we figured it out. They clearly knew she was American from Louisiana. A state that was one once territory of France. They spoke to her and practically ignored the rest of us. The waitress was local. We were already gouged with a fixed exchange rate, given currency that is useless anywhere else. You depend on tourism, treat tourist and ships that come into the country appropriately.

[@charlesetienne6037]

@@aboveitall9600 that is a one off situation I am sure of as I am a hotelier as profession, sure not all establishment will tolerate such attitude. It is the ignorance of an individual that cannot be marked for the entire country. Unfortunately this happened that had left a bad image for the country.

[@frankmazzie4855]

Yeah sure

[@Welcome-t1u]

With PayPal if sender uses friens and family no fee for the receiver as the sender pays the fee.

[@Unspoken48]

There is a character named Mauricio Deleon from Fer and Mau Maby you should reach out to him as he’s concerned about helping people but remember he has lost his manhood too!!

[@rspcoach619]

The Philippines is country lacking in resources for its own citizens. I can understand expats stretching their meager retirement income. But don't expect to be taken care of when the country is finding it difficult to take care of its own.

[@AG-so4gl]

He is a permanent resident!. He has rights too

[@rspcoach619]

@AG-so4gl What permanent resident? There's no such thing in the Philippines. You have to petition in court to be a citizen. He can have prolong stay but that does give him any benefits. There's no right because he has not paid anything into the country's health system or any system for its citizen. Just like in the US, you can't avail of the Medicare unless you paid into it.

[@marianeil6630]

@@rspcoach619maybe SSRV visa or 13A visa, not sure, but he could apply for PhilHealth and pay premium

[@alberthead4806]

that swelling is water in the foot needs water tablets, also needs to raise his foot if possible

[@HumansLiveForMoments]

Unfortunate for ian situation. The premise that alot of expats are missing with KZbin, is that young old in btwn bring $$$$$$. However most importantly bring the business mindset and have multiple avenues to generate income 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@qadventures]

Yes. Complacency doesn't go well in a foreign country

[@RichGPilot]

If i had a camera pointed at me i would probably freeze up too, but I fear there may be another cognitive issue at hand.

[@AG-so4gl]

He is in his mid 70s

[@qadventures]

It's contrary to his 1st video. He stated why in the video

[@RichGPilot]

​@qadventures correct, he said his daughter counseled him to say very little, but it's the only way your video would make sense. Did he see a doctor yet an update?

[@saulgoodman7221]

Not offended here. The truth is sometimes hard to take. I may be wrong but I don’t think he’s shy 🙈. Good luck Ian.

[@camillevee6773]

Same here … could happen to any of us 👍🏼❤❤

[@qadventures]

Thank you, Saul. He is not shy. He read all the comments and comments from his own family got him reluctant

[@AlienWare333]

Why is the audio weird?

[@qadventures]

Yeah... sorry about that... my equipment malfunctioned after my fall

[@OnlyKindnessMatterAfterAll1]

​@qadventures -- what fall? Are you okay? We don't want your breaking any limbs. Take care of yourself, Derek.

[@AlienWare333]

@@qadventures That's ok dude, sorry you fell.

[@Insomniac-c7e]

Those people in the comments complaining are projecting their own feelings about how they would feel, but I don't think Iam minded at all how he looked on the video. When you get old your modesty goes out the window.

[@qadventures]

100%

[@HumansLiveForMoments]

Ian comprehension seems to be at question as well

[@AG-so4gl]

He is mid 70s

[@qadventures]

It's more about walking down an unfamiliar path with unknown risks

[@ninaanetteassarsson4328]

Nice family 🙂 He need to talk more 😉 No worries about what ppl think or say ! Its always someone that will write something...less nice ! Always a " Karen" some where... 😁 Take care you all 🥰🥰

[@qadventures]

Thank you, I will

[@janonthelam3418]

Derek, perhaps he would do well not to read the comments and just concentrate on his health. Also, make sure he takes ALL his medications with him to the Doctors.

[@qadventures]

Yes Jan. He called me over just to discuss his worries. I advised him the same. I understand that he is bedridden and has nothing but time to be curious on the comments of HIS video. But I told warned him most those comments will just cause stress from strangers that don't even know him. His mental state is frail due to potential operation

[@anthonylopez-hr6dw]

Derek, ur a good man. Sad that xPats put themselves in that position, Live in California 87 still walk 2 flights stair. Drive an do Gardening. Nice there are people like u who care.

[@SteadyCreations]

👍😎👍🙏😎🙏

[@marvindockery-lo9cw]

Be careful I think that a foreigner can not ask for funds to help others with in the philippines. The money needs to be donated direct from the sender to the final receiver. Please check this out. This man needs help and helping is honorable.

[@ChochiT0-ddd7fd]

It's not a big deal as it is a one time thing. Another thing, you are confused. As long as the funds come from overseas, there is nothing illegal about it. What he can not do is going around the Philippines trying to get donations. Yet another thing, he should deny any payments that come from anybody in the Philippines. But again, no big deal. There is a Filipino lawyer who demonstrated what's legal or not by making a case study of Marknowhereman. It was in Tagalog. He went ahead and submitted $5 to Makrnowhereman's Gofundme but Mark denied it BECAUSE he knew that lawyer was after him.

[@qadventures]

Understood. If you pay attention to my wording, it' a merely comment and not asking. I've checked with local law enforcement and government on my previous projects

[@Hodansooliyosaanag1987]

Smdh he went to the Philippines to find a wife instead of heading to nursing home here in USA

[@qadventures]

Why would he go to nursing home in the USA? He's never been to USA 1 second in his life

[@RichGPilot]

Derek, youre a good guy but can only do so much. Im not a medical doctor but i think this guy is in the process of doing himself in. In the USA this is a dial 911 situation

[@qadventures]

You might be close to 100% correct, but it's human suffering. I can't possibly turn a blind eye without some type of effort.

[@temujinkhan6326]

wouldn't he be able to get free medical back home?

[@lindawilson795]

I hope Ian gets medical care.❤

[@imveryhungry112]

Yeah but he probably can't afford a flight back it's thousands of dollars 😢

[@AG-so4gl]

He is not fit to fly, also going back UK he wont immediately be eligible to free healthcare, will take up to 6 months to qualify. NHS is also residence based. He does also have an Irish passport, maybe explore that route...... But he needs a caregiver in country or yo go with him. Seems staying put is best option

[@temujinkhan6326]

@@AG-so4gl staying out might be the best option if he has money which he doesnt. He also said he can fly.

[@timmy4wimmy]

No. NHS will charge Ian because he's not a UK resident

[@grahamashcroft5991]

What happened to all his money he made tax free in the Arab countries? He should be living like a king in the Philippines... He doesn't even own a Philippines property and rents.... The old joke about the Philippines is, how to make a small fortune? Take a big fortune first...

[@qadventures]

I didn't ask

[@grahamashcroft5991]

@@qadventures I have experience in the Philippines and still married to a filipina with step son. The Philippine hospital system is State and Private healthcare. Foreigners use to be able to get discounted healthcare paying a premium to Philhealth but they changed the rules.

[@grahamashcroft5991]

@@qadventures You should enquire about Philhealth in the Philippines. Filipino nationals can get free or subsidised healthcare. Foreign nationals with residence permits normally have to subscribe to Philhealth or pay for a separate health insurance.

[@imveryhungry112]

If he was home he would have medicaid and medicare 😢😢

[@EamonnHogan-eu3qc]

That's American socialist stuff, he's from UK, not shite hole country USA 😂🎉

[@imveryhungry112]

@EamonnHogan-eu3qc UK is a total shiite hole wanna be america everyone knows this. UK is a place everyone tries to escape to amerixa to. I know so many losers in my city who escaped from the UK.

[@imveryhungry112]

​​@@EamonnHogan-eu3qclol our country is full of guys who escaped the UK to get a real job in america. How much do you make at your job $4 an hour?

[@ziggarillo]

​@@imveryhungry112😂 nonsense

[@imveryhungry112]

@ziggarillo not at all. People love to talk bad about america but given a chance 100 percent of them will cling to the boat entering America. Its so dishonest to hear people claim otherwise.

[@JohnLee-yp8vj]

opology accepted just learn by it bro you just learning

[@qadventures]

Yes, I am new to this space and ever learning

[@garywainwright9630]

I help i subscribe gary

[@qadventures]

Thank you, Gary. We appreciate you