My HEART TRANSPLANT Journey 

In 2015, a routine doctor’s visit saved my life. I had been feeling exhausted, short of breath, and dealing with heart palpitations, thinking it was asthma. At my wife’s urging, I spoke up—and within 48 hours, a cardiologist told me my heart was failing and I could collapse at any moment. I was placed in a life vest and later had an ICD (pacemaker/defibrillator) implanted. As my condition worsened, doctors also implanted a CCM device to help me battle congestive heart failure.

Despite every effort, my health has continued to decline. I’ve suffered four heart attacks, the most recent on April 27, 2026. Now I am in Chicago at the University of Chicago Medicine undergoing testing to be placed on the heart transplant list.

A transplant is my only chance to live—but the cost of surgery, medications, and lifelong care is overwhelming. I’m asking for your support through my GoFundMe. Your donation could save my life and give me a future. Every gift truly matters.