The cost of just getting to the hospital is overwhelming. Between hotel stays, vehicle rentals, gas, and food, each trip requires significant resources. And these aren’t one-time trips—they’re ongoing. No one knows how many more will be needed. If it’s every week or even every couple of weeks, the cost adds up fast. On top of that, their only car already has over 108,000 miles on it. Relying on it for repeated 6-hour drives is becoming a real risk they can’t afford to take right now. This is the cost of trying to keep Brandon alive while waiting for a transplant. His partner has been working two jobs since March just to stay afloat while also caring for him. She is now going through the process of trying to become a living donor herself—something that could save his life, but will also take her away from work and reduce their already limited income. They are doing everything they can. But they cannot do this alone. I want to be transparent: I don’t know Brandon personally. I work with his partner, and I see firsthand the kind of person she is. She is one of the most dedicated and compassionate nurses I know. She shows up for others every single day, no matter how hard things get. Watching what she’s going through now—still trying to care for him, hold everything together, and fight for his life—says everything. If she’s fighting this hard for him, it’s because he’s worth fighting for. She’s the one who takes care of others. Right now, she needs help too. Funds will go toward ongoing long-distance travel (6 hours each way) to the transplant hospital, hotel stays and temporary lodging, transportation costs (vehicle rentals, gas, wear on their car), medical-related expenses not fully covered, basic living costs while Brandon cannot work, and support during recovery if the transplant happens. This is a race against time. If you can donate, it will directly help keep Brandon in the fight for his life. If you can’t, sharing this page could reach someone who can. Every share matters. Every act of support matters. Your kindness and generosity can make a real difference in their lives.

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Help Brandon Sykes Get a Lifesaving Transplant

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