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.

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