Dear Family and Friends,

We are reaching out with a heavy heart and a hopeful spirit. As many of you know, our beloved CJ was recently hospitalized and underwent major heart surgery. CJ’s recovery will take several months, and during this time, we want to lift the weight of financial stress from their shoulders. Our hope is that the Branner Family can focus entirely on healing and finding strength, without the added worry of medical bills and everyday living expenses.

To know CJ and Leilani is to know what true, unconditional love looks like. They are the kind of people who give without hesitation, who show up for others time and time again. Their hearts are large, and have lifted countless lives, always offering their love, kindness, generosity, and unwavering support. Now, it’s our turn to wrap them in that same love and care they’ve so freely given.

We’ve created this GoFundMe to help ease their burden and remind them they are not alone. Every donation, large or small, will make a difference and show CJ & Leilani that their family, friends and community stand beside them. Your generosity will help lift the burden of mounting medical bills and everyday expenses, giving the Branner Family the peace of mind they need to focus on what truly matters, healing and being together.

Please consider donating and sharing this page with others. Most importantly, we ask that you keep CJ, Leilani and their sweet kiddos Andrea, Maraea, and Eric in your prayers as they navigate this journey. Let’s surround them with the love and support they’ve shown us time and time again.

Thank you for opening your hearts this Christmas. Together, we can make a miracle happen for the Branner family!