Help Support Liam’s Life-Saving Heart Transplant & Recovery

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Help Support Liam’s Life-Saving Heart Transplant & Recovery

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“Saving Liam’s Life — One Day, One Breath, One Act of Love at a Time”

Our lives changed in an instant.

My partner, Liam, went from being a healthy, vibrant 49 year-old man to fighting for his life in a hospital room, where every day feels like a marathon of unknowns. What started with sudden symptoms turned into a medical emergency that now requires a life-saving transplant. He is currently inpatient until the transplant happens, and we are living moment to moment, doing everything we can to keep him alive.

We have been in and out of hospitals, navigating procedures, infections, setbacks, small victories, and the emotional rollercoaster of watching someone you love fight for their life. We never imagined we’d be in a position where basic survival depended on community support—but here we are.

And so I’m reaching out with a heart full of humility and hope.


❤️ Who Liam Is

Liam is one of those rare spirits who:
   •   shows up for people when they’re at their most fragile
   •   loves deeply and generously
   •   uses humor to soften the sharp edges of life
   •   has spent his life helping others heal and rise

He’s the kind of human who makes you feel safe just by being near him.
Now he’s the one who needs help.


What We’re Facing

We are juggling:
   •   A rapidly escalating medical crisis
   •   Long-term hospitalization
   •   The need for a transplant
   •   Loss of income
   •   Travel costs, caregiving costs, and basic living expenses
   •   Unexpected medical expenses that aren’t covered

Everything happened so fast that we were not prepared financially or logistically. I’m staying by his side as much as possible, which means my work has been dramatically reduced. Our savings are gone. Our expenses keep growing.

This is the part of the story we never thought we’d have to write.


Why We’re Asking for Help

Your donation directly helps us with:
   •   Travel between islands and hospital stays
   •   Medical bills not covered by insurance
   •   Daily survival while we fight this fight
   •   Costs related to the transplant process
   •   Housing, food, and care for both of us during long-term treatment

Every dollar truly matters.
Every share expands our circle of support.
Every act of kindness brings us one step closer to getting Liam the treatment he needs to stay alive.


How You Can Help

There are three powerful ways you can help save Liam’s life:
1. Donate — no amount is too small; truly.
2. Share this GoFundMe anywhere you can — your share might reach the one person who can change everything.
3. Help us get media visibility — if you know someone in news, radio, or online platforms who might share our story, it could create a miracle.

We are determined to alchemize this pain into purpose and use our story to help others walking similar paths. But first, we need Liam to survive this chapter.


From Our Hearts to Yours

Thank you for reading this.
Thank you for caring.
Thank you for being here with us in the most vulnerable moment of our lives.

Your support is not just financial — it’s emotional, energetic, and life-giving. We feel every message, every prayer, every share, every act of generosity.

You are helping keep Liam alive.
We will never forget that.

With love, hope, and deep gratitude,
Heidi & Liam

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Heidi Love
Organizer
Hilo, HI
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