Hey there, my name is Marty. I’m a sober dad, a son, a brother, uncle, nephew, a fighter—and now, someone in the toughest battle of his life.

Last year, right after my Mom passed which has been devastating, I was diagnosed with end-stage liver disease and cirrhosis, and since then, life’s been flipped upside-down. I’ve worked my whole life in HVAC, mechanics, and retail—if it needed fixing or a good hustle, I was your guy. But now, I’m no longer able to work due to the severity of my condition. Just walking upstairs can leave me winded,I get sick when I exert myself and the hospital visits are constant. I have been sober since my Mom passed. Addiction affliced me and I overcame hell.

I’m in the process of applying for disability, but as anyone who’s been through that knows—it’s slow. The bills, however, are not. Rent, electricity, food, and getting rides are piling up faster than I can keep track of, and it’s becoming impossible to stay afloat.

What hurts most is not being able to help my kids the way I used to. My daughter Paige is 20 and my son Adrian is 17—my whole world. We talk every day. I want to stay here for them, to fight, to keep pushing forward. But right now, I need help. Unfortunately they live in Michigan and when I was working, id drive there to get them, pay for everything as I should but now its the opposite. The fact they are willing to spend their

hard earned money to come see me, means everything to me.

This GoFundMe is my lifeline—something I never thought I’d need. Every dollar helps me cover basic bills, medical expenses, medications, and keeps me focused on healing instead of surviving.

If you can donate, thank you from the bottom of my heart. If not, please consider sharing this with others. Prayers, good vibes, and encouragement are just as powerful.

I’ve always been the one people could count on. Now, I’m asking if you can be that person for me.

With love and gratitude,

Marty