William "Billy Goatie" Crome is one of my best friends, and right now, he and his family are facing an incredibly tough time. Billy was recently diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver and pneumonia. After a wellness check, he was found down in the bathroom and rushed to Jersey Shore hospital. He spent two days waiting in the ER before finally being transferred to the ICU, and now he needs to be moved to another hospital to get the urgent care he needs to survive. Billy is going to have to get a liver transplant in order to survive. Billy’s wife and two daughters are doing their best to cope, but the emotional and financial strain is overwhelming.

The funds raised here will go directly toward Billy’s future medical bills, transportation to and from the hospital (which may be in NYC), and helping his family cover day-to-day expenses like keeping the lights on and food on the table. Every dollar will make a real difference in helping them get through this crisis.

Thank you in advance for any amount you can donate. Billy is a proud person who never asks for help, and his family is in a very scary and financially strapped situation. I hope this fundraiser brings them some relief and support, and I truly hope it’s received in the spirit of care and community it’s intended. Your kindness means more than words can say.