Liam Cusack—an Irish American journalist—is in the fight of his life.

We have been raising money to help him, and we are less than $2000 short of our goal. Please help us to reach our target!

He is battling Multiple Myeloma , a deadly blood cancer, while also living with Myositis, a rare and devastating form of muscular dystrophy that is steadily taking his strength and independence.

Born in County Galway, Liam was adopted by first-generation Irish Americans and raised in New Jersey. He went on to build a remarkable life—graduating from Seton Hall University and earning two Master’s degrees from Columbia University.

He became a successful journalist, covering politics for The New York Daily News. His career was recognized in The Irish Voice, the now-shuttered sister publication of IrishCentral. Liam has given back deeply to his community, working with organizations including the Irish Arts Center, The Emerald Isle Immigration Center, The Irish American Chamber of Commerce, and the now defunct NORAID.

But his life took a devastating turn.

Liam is a survivor of the September 11 attacks. In the aftermath, he spent weeks at Ground Zero, reporting on the rescue and recovery efforts. Today, his doctors believe the toxic exposure he endured there is directly linked to the illnesses now threatening his life.

He has filed a claim with the 9/11 Victims’ Compensation Fund, but has been advised that a settlement will take some time

In the meantime, his condition has worsened.

Liam can no longer walk. Thanks to the generosity of others, he was recently able to obtain a power wheelchair through a separate GoFundMe—but the financial burden has become overwhelming.

“My body is growing weaker,” he writes on his GoFundMe page, launched this week. “Every day is a struggle just to survive.”

He is now undergoing daily chemotherapy and monthly IVIG infusions—treatments he says are “not optional” and “the only reason” he is still alive.

The cost is staggering— up to $92,000 every month. His insurance covers less than 80%, leaving him with what he calls “unbearable” out-of-pocket expenses.

“The bills for medication, doctors, therapy, and transportation never stop,” he writes.

“I am drowning in medical debt. My savings are gone. My retirement fund is nearly wiped out. My life insurance has been canceled.

"I have no safety net left.”

Now, Liam is asking for help—not for comfort, but for survival.

“I am desperately seeking help to stay alive,” he writes. “I never thought I would have to beg like this — but I am out of options. I am exhausted. I am scared.”

“Please, if you can give anything at all — even a few dollars — it truly matters. If you can’t donate, please share this. One share could save my life.

Time, strength, and money are running out. Compassion is the only thing keeping me going.”