Jimmy  Darts

SB Mowing

Pattie Gonia

Little Miss Flint

Kalina Silverman / @makebigtalk on Instagram

The Dogist

Samuel Weidenhofer

Patriotic Kenny Foundation

Peter Bond

That Good News Girl

Ben Saunders - Flawless Cleaning

Flavor Flav

Ask Uncle Jack

Amy Jandrisevits

FowlMouthFarmer

Tess Bohne

Latonja and Taylor Richardson

Officer Richard Craig

John Wolfe

Khloe

If you’re reading this, you likely know that Mike Barnett is one of the premier fiddle players of his generation. From his work touring with bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs, to his Grammy-nominated solo endeavors, Mike has wowed audiences for years with his virtuosic and creative approach to the fiddle. Now, he needs our help.<br /><br />On Saturday, July 25th, Mike suffered a cerebral hemorrhage while at home in Nashville. Mike’s wife Annalise was with him at the time, and quickly got him to the TriStar Skyline hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery to remove the massive clot in his brain. The surgeons determined that he bled from an “arteriovenous malformation,” which he was likely born with. After several days in the Neuro Intensive Care Unit at Skyline, Annalise and his family decided to transfer him to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he underwent a second surgery to repair the AVM and reduce brain swelling, on Aug 1st. Much to the relief of his family and friends, the surgeons reported the surgery a great success. He spent another week or so in the ICU, and was released to a general hospital bed on Aug 8th, where he has since been gaining strength and making amazing strides towards regaining consciousness and motor functions on his left side. Thus ends “the thriller,” as Annalise has dubbed it, and so begins “the marathon.”<br /><br />Mike is going to need extensive therapy going forward. Although he shows many remarkable signs of progress, he remains unable to fully express himself in speech or written language, and has very limited mobility on the left side of his body. Everyone in Mike’s life wants him to get the best therapy possible, to maximize the likelihood that Mike could regain some quality of life, and possibly even play fiddle again. His family has painstakingly considered many options, in order to choose the rehab center most suited to his needs.<br /><br />Annalise and Mike’s parents have determined that his best bet is the Shepherd Center in Atlanta. Shepherd is consistently ranked one of the best in the country, and luckily enough, they have a room opening up this week. As an inpatient, Mike will receive 3-5 hours of rehab every day, which will include speech, physical, and occupational therapy. His stay will be at least 6 weeks, possibly longer. Annalise will be able to stay there with him, a huge benefit of Shepherd (many other rehab facilities aren’t even allowing visitors due to Covid), and she’ll receive emotional support in the form of therapy groups for spouses/family.<br /><br />As I’m sure you can imagine, Shepherd isn’t cheap. The cost of his stay will exceed both what is covered by insurance and the financial resources available to him. It is with the utmost humility and gratitude that his loved ones ask for your help. These funds will allow for Mike to get the absolute best care at this crucial time, and will go a long way to alleviate the financial burdens Annalise will face in adjusting to a new city and a new reality. With your help, it is possible to imagine a bright future for Mike and Annalise; one of good health and free of substantial medical debt.<br /><br />His friends and family are exceptionally grateful for the outpouring of love and support Mike has received thus far. If you can, please consider a donation to aid in the recovery of everyone’s favorite guy and truly brilliant musician, Mike Barnett.

Mike Barnett Recovery Fund

Ralph "Blue" Kidd

<div><strong>Meet TJ, a very special boy, gone too soon</strong>
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Terrell Stephon Savage, Jr., passed away peacefully at Ochsner Medical Center on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the age of 13, surrounded by his loved ones. “TJ", as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was an 8th grade honor student at Harriet Tubman Charter School. He loved playing video games, creating content on social media, and exploring and learning about outer space.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>A couple of weeks ago, TJ complained of severe stomach pain. He was admitted to the hospital and diagnosed with a relatively mild 2005 variant of coronavirus. But because of an underlying heart condition (which the doctors had been successfully managing for years), even this typically mild upper respiratory infection placed a tremendous strain on his already compromised body. Though he fought bravely, his condition quickly deteriorated, leaving him on a ventilator for the last week and a half of his life. His passing was as sudden as it was unexpected and devastating for all who loved him.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Though his time on this earth was far too short, TJ’s memory will remain strong in the hearts of all who knew him. He brought joy and kindness into the world, perhaps best symbolized by his favorite color—blue—which will forever remind his family of his gentle soul.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>TJ leaves behind a large, loving family who adore and miss him terribly, including his dad, Terrell Stephon Savage, Sr., his mom, Destiny White, and his sisters, Milan (15) and Jewel (8). TJ's loved ones are in pain. The family’s loss is profound but so is the love they share with and for him.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Click <a href="https://www.davismortuaryservice.com/obituaries/terrell-savage-jr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here to view TJ's obituary</a> .
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div><strong>A Thanksgiving Message from Ralph "Blue" Kidd, Co-Organizer</strong>
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>My name is Ralph and I’m here to help Ms. Erikka Hall organize and manage this fundraiser so TJ’s mom can focus on funeral arrangements and taking care of her daughters in this difficult time.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>We are launching this fundraiser to help Destiny cover funeral costs, grief-related expenses, and the financial challenges that come with taking time away from work during a moment of profound grief.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>TJ’s mother has shared with me that she is uncomfortable with the concept of crowdfunding something so personal as the loss of a child. She expressed concern that asking for financial assistance is somehow undignified and cheapens her son's memory. I recognize that she is reeling from the pain and shock of losing her son and has every right to grieve in her own way. That said, I respectfully advised her to remain open to receiving whatever help life brings her way. After all, there a many hidden costs that come with such an unexpected tragedy. She has gracefully agreed to allow me and Ms. Hall to step in to manage this process so she can focus on her family.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Your donation goes directly toward supporting Destiny, Milan and Jewel. If you cannot give financially, please consider taking a moment to share a link to this fundraiser on social media, text or email. This will give the fundraiser the best chance of reaching someone who is in a position to help out.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Thank you for supporting this special family in their hour of need.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div><strong>How These Funds Will Be Used</strong>
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>All donations will go directly to TJ’s mother to help cover:
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>• Funeral and memorial service expenses
</div>
<div>• Burial and transportation costs
</div>
<div>• Time away from work during this period of grief
</div>
<div>• Counseling and emotional support for the family
</div>
<div>• Unexpected expenses that arise after the loss of a child
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Your support eases a tremendous burden and is truly appreciated.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div><strong>Other Forms of Contributions</strong>
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Donations can also be sent to Destiny via Cash App to cashtag: $destiny20098
</div>
<div>And Venmo: @destiny20098
</div>

Support for TJ's Family in Their Time of Loss

Disaster and crisis relief

Education

Medical

Ralph "Blue" Kidd

Ralph "Blue" Kidd

What they care about

Featured causes

About me