Few days after John Regala was discharged from the hospital, his friends Chuckie Dreyfus, Nadia Montenegro, and Aster Amoyo -- who initiated a fundraising event to help him with medical expenses -- has released a joint statement on the health care of the 55-year-old veteran actor.
"Out of love for John Regala and deep concern about his deteriorating health, we have gone out of our way to look after him the past few weeks. During this time, we worked together, seeking the help and assistance of others in order to tend to all of John's immediate needs, and to get him proper care," the introduction of the official statement read.
Recall that the three created a “Gava Gives Assistance Account” for John, who has liver cirrhosis and hasn’t had dialysis for months due to lack of funds.
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But Chuckie, Nadia, and Aster most recently said they can’t help someone who they claim is "very uncooperative and difficult individual," seemingly referring to John.
They also talked about an alleged "terrible habit" that they can’t condone.
"And so, it is with deep sadness that our group has come to the decision to formally end our involvement in helping John with his medical treatment, care, and recovery. As much as it is our desire to see this through, these unfortunate circumstances and regretful turn of events have made it impossible for us to continue," they explained.
To date, John has not issued a statement on the matter.
Chuckie, Nadia and Aster announced the closure of the crowdfunding page they put up for John.
"All remaining funds from our crowdfunding page and the joint bank account which was created for donations will be promptly turned over to whoever will look after John for safekeeping and shall be used for John's treatment and future medical needs," they said.
They promised that a complete accounting of all donations and breakdown of expenses during their care will be given to John.
The group likewise expressed "utmost gratitude" to everyone who reached out, helped, and donated, both cash and in-kind, to help John; friends, colleagues, acquaintances, and those whom they don't even personally know.
"If not for all of you, John would not have been able to receive the proper treatment and urgent medical attention he needed in order to get better," they said.
"John's health problem is still far from over, and we can only hope and pray that he eventually listens to the advice of doctors and people who love and care for him. May he also spend the remainder of his funds wisely," they continued. "We are thankful to have had this opportunity and wish nothing but the best for John now and in the future."