At the young age of two months Brandon was diagnosed with a genetic disease called tyrosinemia. His tiny body could not break down certain foods, and over a period of time, toxins built up eventually causing liver failure. When he was just three years old, Brandon’s liver began to fail. At this point his mother was able to donate a portion of her liver to replace it. Thankfully, Brandon’s body accepted his mother’s liver and he was able to live a healthy life until recently.

In July of 2011, Brandon noticed that his stomach was swollen and an MRI confirmed that it was a symptom of liver failure. He was told that he needed to start the transplant process as soon as possible. Due to the seriousness of Brandon’s medical condition, his mother, Amie has had to become his primary caregiver. Amie and her family are now up against a challenge they cannot meet alone. This all brings us to the purpose of this letter. Not only is this transplant a major surgical procedure, it is very expensive and most of the costs will not be covered by insurance. As friends of the Snyder family, we can offer our help and prayers during this time. We can also help financially.

A fundraising campaign in Brandon’s honor has been established through HelpHOPELive (formerly NTAF) for his uninsured medical expenses. HelpHOPELive is a nonprofit organization that has provided direct assistance to the transplant community for nearly 30 years. For those who are able and would like to contribute to help Brandon:

Please make checks payable to:
HelpHOPELive

Note on memo line:
In Honor of Brandon Tovar

Please send to:
HelpHOPELive
Two Radnor Corporate Center
100 Matsonford Road, Suite 100
Radnor, PA 19087

For credit card contributions, please call 800-642-8399 or select the DONATE NOW button.

Your support is crucial!A fundraising committee has been formed and we are planning several exciting and fun events. Any ideas or help you can give are welcome.

To contact the committee members: email LIVE.r.4Brandon@gmail.com Please include (in the subject area) which team you are contacting.

Thank you so much for your gifts and prayers.

Committee Members:

Amie Snyder & Brenda Porter – Team Illinois

Missy Atkinson & Andre Tovar – Team California

Vanessa Tovar & Erica Torres – Team Arizona

Debbi Torres & Vicki Rumley – Team Florida

Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the law. This campaign is administered by the HelpHOPELive, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing fundraising assistance to transplant and catastrophic injury patients. Information: 800-642-8399.