Meet Allen — A Husband, Father, Brother and Chef Fighting for His Life

Allen is a 46-year-old husband, father, and talented chef whose life changed forever in March 2025. What began as unexplained fatigue and sickness led to a devastating diagnosis: cirrhosis. Despite treatments and lifestyle changes, his condition has progressed, and Allen is now in liver failure.

But Allen is so much more than his illness.

He is a man who has poured his heart into his family, his kitchen, and everyone he serves.

A husband who loves deeply.

A dad who lights up when he watches his daughter play softball or takes his place in the stands, listening proudly as she plays in her school band.

A chef who brings people together with food, laughter, and the warmth only he can create.

Now, Allen needs something he cannot fight for alone:

a living liver donor who can give him a second chance at life.

Because the liver is the only organ that regenerates, a healthy donor’s liver grows back—and so does Allen’s.

This gift would mean more years cheering in the bleachers, more concerts in school gymnasiums, more memories, more holidays, more meals shared around the table he loves so much.

We are searching for someone willing to learn more about becoming a living liver donor.

Even just sharing Allen’s story could be the reason the right person sees it.

Thank you for helping us fight for Allen’s life. The funds will help with trips between Fort Walton Beach and Tampa as this journey continues.

Living liver donation is not only possible but life-saving! Because the liver has two lobes, one can be donated to someone in need, and both lobes will regenerate to normal size and function within 6-12 weeks!

This incredible ability to heal makes living liver donation a unique and powerful way to give the gift of life.

Please consider this life saving donation for Allen if you are O blood type.

Hospital: Tampa General Coordinator: Erin Shultz

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Email: [email redacted]

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