A second chance at life. More memories. More time with the people he loves.
If you know Bill, you know strong is an understatement. He is without a doubt one of the strongest people we know. His strength has never just been physical. It’s in his mindset, his determination, his work ethic, and in the way he has always shown up for the people he loves.
His love for our mom Niki, is something truly special. The kind of love you hope everyone gets to experience. He loves her immensely, and watching the two of them together has always been one of my favorite things.
And although, we may technically be his stepchildren, there has never been anything conditional about the love he has given us. He has been our dad in every way that matters. His love for us has never wavered.
He has been the rock of our family. Through the hurdles, the hard times, and all the growing we've done along the way, he has stood by us. He has shown us what hard work looks like, what it means to keep pushing, and what it means to love your family.
His son Dominic has also relocated to Nevada so he can be here by his dad’s side during this difficult time. It’s a reminder of just how much family means and how important it is for us to come together when it matters most.
Now, it’s our turn to be his rock...
Bill is currently in the ICU, fighting for his life and preparing for a double lung transplant. He is on ECMO, a life-support system that is helping support his body and strengthen him as he works toward becoming strong enough to receive his new lungs.
This is a fight, and if there is one thing we know about Bill, it’s that he has fight in him.
There is so much life we still want him to experience. He is currently a proud PoPop to one grandchild, and if you know him, you know how much that title means to him. He is already looking forward to more grandchildren, more memories, more family gatherings, and all the moments that are still waiting for him.
We want him to be here for all of it.
The road ahead will require our family to spend an extended amount of time in Phoenix. Between the transplant process, recovery, temporary housing, meals, transportation, travel, and everyday living expenses, the financial responsibilities will be significant.
And right now, the last thing our mom, Niki, should have to worry about is how she is going to afford to stay close to her husband during the fight of his life.
One thing you should know about Bill is that he would never ask for help like this. He is the kind of person who has always worked hard, taken care of his family, and done what needed to be done without asking for anything in return.
That’s part of why we are doing this for him and Niki. We know the road ahead is going to bring challenges they haven’t even had the chance to think about yet. Our hope is to take some of those worries off their shoulders before they become another burden.
We aren’t asking because Bill or Niki would ever ask. We’re asking because we love them, because we want to show up for them, and because sometimes even the strongest people need a community behind them.
With love and gratitude,
Bills Family
We are creating this fundraiser to help ease that burden. We want Niki to be able to focus on being right where she needs to be — by Bill’s side — without the added weight of worrying about the financial challenges ahead.
Every donation, no matter the amount, will help our family navigate this journey and allow us to be present for Bill through the transplant and recovery process.
If you are unable to donate, sharing this page, sending prayers, and keeping Bill and our family in your thoughts means just as much.
We know there will be difficult days ahead. We know this road won’t be easy. But Bill has spent years being strong for us, and now we want to surround him with that same strength and love.
We’ve got you, Bill. Now it’s our turn to carry you.
Here’s to new lungs, more years with Niki, more memories with your kids, and many, many more years of being PoPop.
With love and gratitude,
