The Situation

For 44 years, Mike Quinlivan has been a master of his craft. As a lead fabricator and mentor, he’s built the infrastructure of our community and shared his expertise with everyone he met. But since October 2025, Mike’s life has been turned upside down. What started as a severe workplace injury - resulting in broken vertebrae and emergency back surgery - led to a devastating discovery: Stage 4 Kidney Cancer.

The Crisis

After decades of hard work, Mike is now facing his toughest battle yet. To make matters worse, Worker’s Compensation has stopped providing

benefits, leaving him with no income while medical bills for chemotherapy and radiation continue to pile up.

Between mortgage payments, rising prescription costs, and basic groceries, Mike is at risk of losing the very home he is trying to recover in. We cannot let a man who has given so much to his industry and community become homeless while fighting for his life.

A Pillar of the San Diego Car Community

If you know the San Diego car scene, you know Mike. From the age of 12, he’s been a "genuine car guy".

He is a staple at:

How You Can Help

We are raising funds to cover Mike’s medical co-pays, life-saving medications, and essential living expenses.

Double Your Impact!

We are hoping for local businesses in Ramona to secure donation matching. Every dollar you give brings us closer to ensuring Mike receives the care he deserves without the fear of losing everything.

Please donate, share this page, and check the updates below to see Mike’s progress. We are incredibly grateful for the heartbeat of this community.