Since our formation in 2022, Live Like Luke of Texas has helped more than 100 families experiencing the unthinkable challenge of having a child fighting for their life in the hospital. We primarily assist with living expenses as these families are spending significant time in the hospital with their child. To maximize our impact, we require families to submit a grant application through their hospital’s social workers, and these are reviewed by our application committee. This is something that makes our process unique – we focus our resources on the families that need it the most.
- In 2022 we provided $19,413 to 9 families.
- In 2023 we provided $58,373 to 28 families.
- In 2024 we provided $81,307 to 44 families.
- In 2025 we’ve provided $57,209 to 21 families (as of August).
Febrile Infection-Related Epilepsy Syndrome (FIRES) suddenly deprived Ismael, a 6-year-old boy, of the ability to breathe, speak, or eat on his own. He was hospitalized for over 100 days at Children’s Medical Center.
Sadly, Ismael passed away on June 6, 2025. Ismael’s father wanted to share his story of his brave fight. With the financial support of Live Like Luke of Texas, Ismael’s father was able to be with Ismael during his last days without having to worry about his rent or utility bills.
Amari was diagnosed in March 2024 with a life threatening blood disorder that required a bone marrow transplant. His transplant was done in December of 2025 when he was admitted to Children’s Medical Center for 41 days. He was discharged in January, but he and his mother who live in Little Rock, AR were required to stay in Dallas for 100 days post transplant.
Amari’s mother is single and money has been very tight with their displacement and loss of income during her leave from work. Live Like Luke of Texas was able to support them as Amari recovered in Dallas.
Ferran was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor in 2024 and subsequent debilitating autoimmune encephalitis in 2025 at just six years old. He was admitted to Children’s Medical Center for nearly 5 months for treatment, and still requires round-the-clock care and numerous consultations with specialists.
Ferran’s parents valiantly work hard to care for him and his 3 siblings. They needed some help with one month’s payment for their car and Live Like Luke of Texas was able to help!
Live Like Luke of Texas had the privilege of assisting the family of Nija, a 4-month-old girl whose heart defect has already necessitated two open-heart surgeries at Cook Children’s Hospital.
With a father deployed overseas for a year with the U.S. Army, the family has struggled to make ends meet and to pay for the family car loan. Nija’s family requested one month of payment for the negotiated loan so that they can continue to have transportation.
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