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Organizer Statement
My name is Isiaq Abdullahi, and I am organizing this fundraiser on behalf of my friend Michael Music, who is currently facing a serious medical and housing crisis in the United States.
Due to technical and platform limitations, Michael is unable to set up a fundraising campaign directly at this time. I am helping him receive support through this campaign, and all funds raised will be transferred to him immediately to assist with his medical and housing needs.
Beneficiary Statement
My name is Michael Music, and I am writing this with a heavy heart and a humbled spirit. For most of my life, I have been a man who prized my independence. I have always tried to pull my own weight, solve my own problems, and keep moving forward no matter how steep the climb. But today, I have reached a point where the climb has become too steep to navigate alone. I am in a fight for my life, my health, and my home, and I am asking for your help to keep standing.
A Devastating Loss
The turning point in this struggle came on December 20, 2025, when my mother passed away. She was not just my parent; she was my primary support system and my anchor. She helped me navigate the complexities of my health and kept our household stable. Now that she is gone, the world feels much colder and the burden of my medical condition has become an immediate financial crisis. I am grieving the loss of the most important person in my life while simultaneously facing the terrifying prospect of losing the home we shared.
The War on My Body
As many of you know, I am currently fighting a multi-front war with my physical health. I have been diagnosed with Heart Failure and COPD/Emphysema. These aren’t just words on a medical chart; they define every second of my day. I am now dependent on supplemental oxygen just to perform the basic task of breathing. Every breath is a conscious effort, and the strain on my heart is constant.
In addition to my respiratory and heart struggles, I live with severe nerve damage in my back resulting from past accidents. This damage is so extensive that I cannot move through my own home without the aid of a cane. The simple act of getting from my bed to the kitchen is a painful ordeal. My body is failing me, and the physical toll is immense.
The Invisible Struggle
While the physical challenges are visible, the mental toll is even harder to carry. I am a survivor living with Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and severe anxiety. To maintain my mental stability, I must take a regimen of powerful medications. These drugs are life-saving, but they come with a heavy cost: they leave me profoundly sedated. This makes it nearly impossible to maintain the focus or consistency required for traditional work.
I find myself trapped in a vicious, agonizing cycle. The stress of falling behind on my rent and utilities worsens my heart condition and triggers my anxiety. When my heart and anxiety flare up, my ability to function drops even further. It is a spiral that I cannot break without outside intervention.
The Financial Reality
I am currently drowning. The cost of my medications has skyrocketed, and without my mother’s help, I am unable to keep up with the bills that keep a roof over my head and my oxygen machine running. I am not asking for a hand-out; I am asking for a hand-up to help me bridge this gap while I try to stabilize my health in the wake of my mother’s passing.
How Your Support Makes a Difference
My goal is to raise $25,000 to ensure I can maintain my housing and health over the coming months. Your donations will go directly toward:
Preventing Eviction: Catching up on housing costs and utilities to ensure a safe environment for my recovery.
Life-Saving Medication: Filling the expensive prescriptions for my heart, lungs, and mental health.
Oxygen Supplies: Ensuring I have the equipment I need to breathe every day.
Basic Needs: Food and transportation to the specialized medical appointments required for my condition.
A Final Word of Thanks
If you cannot donate at this time, please know that sharing this link is just as valuable. When you share my story, you are giving me a voice when I am too tired to speak. You are helping me honor my mother’s memory by fighting to stay alive and safe.
Thank you for your time, your prayers, and your generosity. It means more to me than words can ever express.
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