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.

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

Leon Michael Boyce was born on January 10, 2015. It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Leon who went to eternal rest on Friday, October 31, 2025. Leon was beloved by his father Darnell and mother Savadra Boyce, as well as his entire family, loved ones, school staff and the Johns Hopkins Hospital staff. To know Leon was to love him. His smile, kindness, and hugs touched everyone who knew Leon. Leon attended the Maryland School for the Blind and was in 5th Grade. Leon was developmentally delayed, autistic, vision/hearing impaired and in a wheelchair. Leon suffered from various illnesses such as epilepsy, respiratory failure and constant tremors. From 7 months to when Leon turned 5, he suffered with seizures. When the doctors finally got the seizures under control, he began to have a constant tremor in his body. Then he began to have chronic pneumonia which caused him to suffer with respiratory failure. From this Leon was hospitalized and intubated numerous times, too many to count. This year has been Leon’s most difficult year with his health challenges. During his hospitalization in April, Leon suffered a cardiac arrest and was put on ECMO. With God’s miracle he was able to bounce back. On his last family vacation in August of 2025 after his release from the hospital we were able to capture him at his happiest moment and his smile that brought joy to everyone (pictured here) and we will forever remember. Unfortunately he had a relapse early in October 2025. Although Leon was able to go home, he never fully recovered. He tried to be strong and fight through his illnesses until he couldn’t fight anymore and his body got tired. Leon was constantly in and out of the hospital but he was a warrior. Although he endured so much physically, he never let it stop him. He was strong, always smiled and never complained or cried. When Leon was well, he loved to play, clap his hands, climb on everything especially his Daddy’s back and snuggle with Mommy. We were not prepared for Leon’s sudden passing. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated and used towards his final arrangements.

Thank you for your love, prayers, and support during this incredibly difficult time.
~The Boyce Family