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I’m not just a DJ. I am one of the heart beats of an amazing team at Charizma Entertainment, a man who has brought joy, rhythm, and energy to stages across the city for years. But in July, my life took a terrifying turn — I went into heart failure at just 39 years old.

This photo was taken just hours before one of the biggest fights of my life.
I didn’t ask for help.
I didn’t complain.
I just fought — and my heart is still beating and I’m healing.

But healing from something this serious doesn’t just take strength.
It takes support.

I have poured into community for years through music, through service, through soul. Now, I’m asking for support.

Your donation helps cover:
    •    Ongoing medical bills
    •    Recovery support and care
    •    Lost income during healing
    •    The peace of mind that helps me focus on surviving — not just surviving expenses

I am walking again — slowly — and with help. Determined to return to doing what I love.


Every donation matters. Every dollar is a reminder:
THE BEAT GOES ON.

Thank you for giving.
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Walter Downing
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Bolingbrook, IL
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