THE BURDEN STOPS HERE: FIGHTING FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH TERMINAL ILLNESS
Someone won't see tomorrow. Make a difference today.
Dying for Support is the pioneer of advocacy and support for terminally ill adults who, until now, were told they are "too young". We are a beacon of hope, ensuring no one facing the shock of early-onset terminal illness has to wait for the silence of the grave to experience support and dignity.
LAST DONATION IMPACT: Thanks, Jim! Your gift paid for **guitar lessons** for a terminally ill father and his daughter.
NEXT GOAL: Help us fund an **Adventure RV trip** for a terminal person and their family to enjoy a final vacation together.
Organization Comparison Table: Key Offerings in Early-Onset Terminal Support
Source: Internal analysis of 65 orgs. We're the only full offering—reclaim, ignite, etch the hush for 18-55 fighters.
| Offering | Dying for Support | Inheritance of Hope | Dream Foundation | The SamFund | Project 4031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emotional Aid | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | P |
| Financial Advocacy | ✓ | P | ✗ | ✓ | P |
| Legacy Planning | ✓ | P | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Dream Funding | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | P | P |
| Family Support | ✓ | ✓ | P | ✗ | P |
| Career Transition | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | P |
| Legal Aid | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | P |
| Peer Pods | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | P |
| Goal Mapping | ✓ | P | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Story Capture | ✓ | P | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| End-of-Life Navigation | ✓ | P | ✗ | ✗ | P |
| Early Onset Focus | Yes | P | Yes | P | P |
| All Illness Welcome | Yes | P | Yes | No | P |
THE SHOCK: WHAT THEY TOLD US
- I was shocked to learn that no organization makes support for dying young adults its sole focus.
- We fall into a massive gap: too old for children’s charities and too young for traditional hospice resources.
- This leaves young adults, veterans, and new parents burdened with financial collapse, legal confusion, and a lack of age-appropriate emotional support. That ends now.
THE CONTRAST: THEN & NOW
This should be me today. I had a great career and had just started a business when I began having problems with my hands. Within one year, I was wheelchair-bound.
This was me one year ago. Still fighting. Still traveling.
This is me today. Still smiling.
OUR TEAM: This entire organization is currently Albert Palicki. I am building Dying for Support while battling ALS. My limbs and voice are weak and failing, but through the viewer, I find the strength to help others facing this robbery of time.
THE HOPE TRIFECTA: THREE PILLARS OF SUPPORT
Dying for Support is founded on the three core pillars required to maintain dignity, agency, and quality of life when time is short.
1. AGENCY RECLAIM
- Tailored coaching to make end-of-life choices your way.
- One-on-one mentors who get the young adult storm.
- Tools to navigate systems built for kids or elders.
- Build confidence to fight for what matters most.
2. LEGACY SECURING
- Free workshops for digital/memory vaults (videos, letters).
- Partner with creators for unerasable family heirlooms.
- Community spotlights: Share your voice, inspire others.
- Help craft "what if" plans that echo beyond illness.
3. GOAL MASTERY
- Micro-grants for dreams like trips, weddings, or adventures.
- Network of volunteers for hands-on support (e.g., childcare).
- Safe space to plan joys, no judgments—just action.
- Connect with peers: Swap wins, crush isolation together.
OUR MISSION: VITAL, AGE-APPROPRIATE ASSISTANCE
- Protecting Legacy: Providing will and estate planning and securing memories for loved ones.
- Ending Financial Burden: Fighting for laws protecting the terminally ill from the added strain of not working or financial issues.
- Age-Appropriate Support: Offering resources for loved ones dealing with loss in a "not normal" way (losing someone so young).
- Living Fully: Ensuring the end of life is as full of life as possible, providing hope where there was silence.
We believe anyone robbed of decades of life should not have to deal with the normal burdens of life.
BE THE HOPE. BE THE FIGHTER.
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