Like-Hearted Funding

Fund A Family In Need

The Brandon Tolson Foundation created Like-Hearted Funding to provide financial support to families facing the unimaginable loss of a child. Recognizing the emotional and financial strain that comes with the sudden death of a child, the foundation aims to alleviate the burden of funeral and burial costs. By offering a platform for families to raise funds through community support, Like-Hearted Funding ensures that grieving parents can focus on healing without the added stress of financial hardship. Gross dollars collected will be provided to our families while BTF absorbs all costs. Like-Hearted Funding embodies the foundation’s commitment to supporting families during this most difficult time, helping them honor their child’s memory with dignity.

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Morris Mark Savage III, who left us far too soon at just 18 years old. Morris was a twin, a son, a brother, and a true light to everyone who knew him. Though he bravely lived with Cerebral Palsy and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, he was one of the happiest, kindest, and most spirited young men you could ever meet. His smile and joy were contagious, and he touched countless lives with his strength and love.

In the past month, Morris’s devoted mother, Cynthia, has endured astronomical medical costs without the support of insurance. Now, in the midst of unimaginable grief, she faces the overwhelming financial burden of funeral expenses to honor her only son.

The total need exceeds $10,000, and we are asking our community of family, friends, and supporters to come together and help Cynthia give Morris the beautiful farewell he deserves. Every donation, no matter the size, will make a difference and will be received with deep gratitude. Even if you cannot give financially, your prayers and shares of this campaign are a blessing.

Thank you for surrounding this family with love, compassion, and support during this heartbreaking time.

Jordan was 11 years old, a strong warrior princess! She loved music, massages, butterflies, unicorns, and her favorite colors were pink and purple. Jordan could not speak in words but her smile was brighter than the sun. Her eyes big and bright, she was always happy to spend time with family. She was the happiest girl you’ll ever know even tho she faced pain everyday.

Me and my wife have relentlessly asked for as much strength and prays as we possibly could receive recently. Our 2 month old baby boy Parker passed away on September 23rd. He was the greatest baby ever.

September 17th was the same as any other nights for the last 2 months. Feed my boy his baba, change his clothes to sleeper and swaddled with a fresh clean diaper, then to bed. Until I was woken up almost throw out of bed by my wife to a panicked facial expression and our pale limp son in her arms. A father’s worst nightmare. We did everything humanly possible to get Parker to a doctor with capable hands to bring our son back to us. They did , then we were transferred to downtown Hopkins with the best of the best.

Parking alone has taken us broke. $20+ per day. Because we have 5 kids , 1 had to stay with Parker the other ran to support our girls needs. We need to stay strong and be there for our other 4 kids – all girls, 21 , 19, 17, 2.5 years old. They are amazing and strong and resilient themselves. We need all the strength possible. Our 2.5yo girl loves her Parker so much, has been so happy to be his big sister, and mentor.

My family & I need any and all the help and strength we can get. We never asked anything of anyone. We support our own. Who can prepare or even think your healthy 2 month old will be perfect and healthy when put to sleep, 3 hours later begging for doctors to help bring him back to us. It’s hard to explain how grateful we all are for the out of this world care and passion we have received from all these amazing workers and staff. We cant thank them enough. We made sure to thank every single person involved with Parker because they have shown us so much love. It’s so hard to ask for help from anyone, we take care of our own to our fullest ability. All 5 of our kids are the greatest. We thank everyone in advance because we are numb and feel as if we are set on autopilot.

— Jimmy & Christina Hendley