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Follow his story, progress, and recovery.

Thank you for your prayers, encouragement, and support during this season.

Mr. Lawrence

We all know Lawrence as a devoted husband, who really loves his God, Jehovah, his family, and brothers and sisters in the congregation. He has always generously helped others through encouragement, Bible discussions, and genuine acts of kindness.

Now he is facing one of the greatest challenges of his life. He is battling many sicknesses, including congestive heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and diabetes.

We look forward to the fulfillment of Isaiah 33:24 when no one will say, "I am sick."

Read about Dr. Jeevanandam, the surgeon who will be performing Lawrence's heart transplant at UChicago Medicine.

Please pray along with us. Every prayer, share, and contribution truly makes a difference.

Procedure Tracking

💠 LATEST UPDATE - MAY 9, 2026

  • Officially listed as a Category 2 heart transplant candidate

  • Experiencing anemia, with blood levels dropping to 8.9

VIDEO UPDATES

Check out all the videos in this series on Lawrence's YouTube channel.

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How You Can Help

Giving Options:

  • CashApp: $thelittlefamily

  • Venmo: @Littlemel06

  • Zelle: 321-400-7078

Or use our GoFundMe Link:

Many have asked how they can help. Your generous donations will be used for the following:

  • Insurance until deductibles are met

  • Travel for treatments

  • Life-saving medications

  • Living expenses in Chicago for 1 year post-transplant

  • Ongoing recovery support

You will see Melanie Little's name on all of these accounts. Please include “Heart Support” in the note so we can track and acknowledge your gift.

How You Can Help

Giving Options:

  • CashApp: $thelittlefamily

  • Venmo: @xxx

  • Zelle: 321-400-7078 (Name: Melanie Little)

Milestone Goal: $11K

Total Goal: $20K (for medication and living expenses in Chicago)

Please include “Heart Support” in the note so we can track and acknowledge your gift.

Other Ways to Help

Not everyone is in a position to give financially, and we truly understand. You can still make a huge impact by:

Sharing this page with your network

Sending encouraging messages

Keeping Lawrence in your prayers

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Thank You!

We are deeply grateful for every act of kindness, every prayer, and every contribution. It’s in times like these that we’re reminded how powerful our community truly is.

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We will continue to keep this page updated as Lawrence progresses through surgery and recovery.

With love and appreciation,
The Family

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