My brother Jesse has been living with end stage heart failure for nearly a decade. He has been listed on the heart transplant list for eight years, doing his best to live a normal life while quietly enduring symptoms most people will never experience or understand.

On November 9th, Jesse reached the point we hoped would never come. Doctors confirmed that his heart can no longer keep up on its own. He is now hospitalized indefinitely on IV medication that is keeping him alive while we wait for a donor heart.

Jesse is also blood type O. It is the universal donor type, meaning his heart could save almost anyone, but he can only receive a heart from another type O donor. Because type O donors are less common and the demand for them is high, his wait is expected to be longer and more uncertain. This makes every day in the hospital even more critical, and every bit of support even more meaningful.

Above all, Jesse is a dad to his five-year-old son, Liam. My nephew Liam absolutely adores his father and looks at him like his hero. Jesse has fought to stay alive for his son, and every day in the hospital he stays focused on one goal: to get a new heart so he can watch Liam grow up, play with him again, walk beside him, and be there for all the moments a little boy should share with his dad.

Even with insurance, the costs associated with transplantation are overwhelming. Out of pocket expenses for care, medication, follow up, and post-transplant treatment add tremendous financial strain, especially since Jesse cannot work during this time.

This GoFundMe was created after my coworkers chose to donate to Jesse in place of exchanging holiday gifts, an act of kindness that deeply moved our family and inspired us to open this platform so others could help if they wish.

Jesse is not someone who easily asks for help, but right now he truly needs it. Every contribution, no matter the amount, will directly support his ongoing care as well as the recovery that follows, and help him stay focused on surviving long enough to receive a new heart.

Thank you for taking the time to read his story and for offering hope to someone fighting for his life.

With gratitude,

The Cavorsi Family

❤️ A Message From Jesse

My name is Jesse, and this is the hardest thing I have ever had to write. I have been living with end stage heart failure for almost a decade. I have been officially listed on the UNOS heart transplant list for eight years, waiting patiently on Status 4, doing everything in my power to live a normal life despite a failing heart. I have kept loving my family and pushing through symptoms that most people would never imagine dealing with on a daily basis.

But everything changed this year.

Since May 2025, my heart has been working far too hard. Even then, I tried to live life as normally as possible, walking slowly, taking breaks, ignoring the discomfort, telling myself I could handle it. I tried to stay strong and to believe things would get better.

Then came the night of November 9th.

I was getting ready for bed when something felt terribly wrong. Every breath felt like a fight. I spent the entire night sitting straight up, struggling to breathe and praying that the feeling would pass. I barely slept at all. Deep down, I knew this was different.

The next morning, I went to the hospital, and I never went home.

I am now in the hospital on IV medication that is keeping my heart going. I have been moved to a much higher transplant status, and I will remain hospitalized until a donor heart becomes available. I do not know how long the wait will be, but I am holding onto hope.

Asking for help is hard for me. I have always tried to handle everything on my own. But I cannot do that anymore. If you are able to donate, it would mean more than I can ever express. Even if you cannot donate, sharing my story truly matters.

Thank you for caring, for reading, and for giving me a reason to keep fighting.

With all my heart,

Jesse