Richie's Liver Transplant Fund

On March 3rd, Richie woke up in the middle of the night throwing up blood. After six long months of being a medical mystery, Richie was diagnosed with Budd–Chiari syndrome, a condition caused by a blockage within the veins that drains the liver. It is very rare and only occurs in 1 out of a million individuals. Although it’s a relief to finally identify the cause of the medical anomalies over the past 4 years, this diagnosis is serious. Richie needs a new liver.


For those of you who don’t know Richie, he is a great friend, a son, a brother, a dog owner, and perhaps most importantly, a genuinely good person. He’s the type of guy who would do anything for his friends or family. I remember in college over winter break when Richie drove 8 hours to DC just to surprise me on my birthday. I shouldn’t have been surprised when he showed up the following year too. If you talk to his other friends and family I guarantee that they will have similar stories of Richie's selflessness.


Maybe some of you are reading this sitting at work just waiting for the weekend. Well try waiting on a life-saving organ. The average wait time on a liver transplant is 11 months. Richie is on the organ transplant waiting list but in the meantime, he needs our support. Richie has insurance which will cover a good portion of his medical expenses, but as we all know, there will be deductibles, countless copays, significant time off work, and living expenses that will continue to pile up over the next year.

It is important that Richie spends his time and energy on a speedy recovery rather than worrying about mounting medical debt. Luckily for Richie, he has an amazing family, loyal friends, and supportive co-workers. Let’s show Richie how much we truly love and care about him. ALL donations go directly to Richie and will be deeply appreciated.

Thank you very much for your generosity.