His name is Will.

October 31, 2008 | by Adventures in Missions | 6 Comments | Views 0

I want to introduce you to a LIFE SAVER…
                                         A WORLD CHANGER…

                                                           A REVOLUTIONARY.

 

His name is Will Boyd, and he needs your help.

www.loveisone.org

 

 

 The first time I met Will, he was touring with Invisible Children. As usual- giving selflessly of his time, energy, passion, and creativity for a cause that would save lives in Africa and truly change the world! But I couldn’t know then how meeting him would change MY world…

 

It was my first Benefit Show – the very first one I’d ever done. I was a ‘no-body’. It was just a small coffeeshop. The Invisible Children Roadcrew (Will, Matt, Kathryn, Lauren) had no reason to stay in town and come to my show. I’m sure there were plenty of bigger and better things to do that day! But instead, they stayed.

 

They supported me. They believed in me. Will filled in on drums for us during a set 😉 , and then he passionately shared with the audience the plight of child soldiers in Uganda.  That night, we raised over $1,900 for children who desperately needed HOPE.

 

 

I was BLOWN AWAY. Who knew what God could do with a girl and a microphone and a little coffeeshop? (and a handful of dear friends who helped a lot 😉  Apparently, Will and his roadcrew knew.  They believed in me. It was the first time I realized that God could use music, and me, and people like me to change the lives of children around the world. It was the night the first glimpses of “The Sound of Hope” flashed before my eyes…

 

 

Months later, it was Will again who believed in me, encouraged me, and pushed me. After crying for days over a passport that still hadn’t come in for my first trip to Swaziland, Africa, it was Will who called me 2 days before my flight left the country. He listened to me hysterically cry and question – what was I to do?? I had all but decided that maybe I wasn’t supposed to go after all. Will quickly calmed me down and told me 2 very important things:

1- “Be at peace with God’s plan whether you go or you stay”

                                            BUT

2- “DO EVERYTHING IN YOUR POWER TO GO! If He has called you, then meet him halfway! Drive to New Orleans and do EVERYTHING YOU CAN to get that passport! Keep me updated. We’ll be praying!”

 

So, I finished packing. At midnight, I left for New Orleans. By 5:30pm the next night, I had my passport in hand. At 4am the next day I was on a plane to Africa….

 

 

That trip to Swaziland CHANGED THE COURSE OF MY LIFE. My whole world looks different because of that trip. That’s where I fell in love with orphans, and answered God’s call to full-time missions. That’s where I dedicated my life to caring for the desperate, unloved, abandoned children around the world. It was that trip that has affected every aspect of my world, my dreams, my future. It was my first step into destiny.

 

 

So now I sit here with a big “what if” in my mind. WHAT IF I’d never met Will Boyd? WHAT IF he hadn’t believed in me at that little coffeeshop? WHAT IF he hadn’t made that phone call that got me my passport? (that has since taken me to care for orphans in India and South Africa and Swaziland twice) WHAT IF???

 

I’m just one of (if I had to guess) MILLIONS of lives somehow touched by Will. By the way he dreams, believes, empowers and loves…and the way those little ripples of love touch everyone in his world. 

 

 

Will has been a hero to many, and now he needs a hero like you! He is in serious need of your prayers and financial support. He’s not done changing the world! You’ve heard about the incredible way he impacted my life. Now, please read about his situation below, or visit his website:

 

www.loveisone.org

 

There you can read about Will’s life, his diagnosis, the projects he’s currently working on, and find out how to give, pray, or get creative to support Will and his sweet fiancé Elizabeth during this scary and overwhelming time. I believe in a God who HEALS, who RESTORES, and who NEVER GIVES UP on anyone! Will needs your prayers and your support as the Body of Christ in a very real way today.

 

The world cannot afford to lose a Will Boyd. Can you afford to help save one?

 

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  “I don’t have all the answers, but I know Love Is One of them.”
 –Will Boyd

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Medical Details
Will has been critically ill with Lupus since he was 18. Almost a year ago he contracted
pneumonia and the doctors consequently directed most
of their attention to his lungs. However, they failed to notice the
amount of trauma to his heart due to the Lupus. The latest biopsy tests
show that his heart is in such a weakened state that it would not be
able to be revived if he has a massive heart attack. They say his heart
could simply stop beating at any moment unless something changes.

The doctors have told him that there is nothing they can do to treat
him, but his nutritionist says there is hope. Will is now on a very
strict diet consuming lots of Kombucha, Voss, all natural foods, and
supplements every day. He has to walk about an hour every day in order
to rebuild the strength of his heart and lungs. His diet is extremely
intense and has become almost a full time job for him and his fiancé,
Elizabeth Rainey, who takes care of him 24/7.

 

Financial Details
Will has already racked up over $50,000 in medical debts and he does
not have that kind of money. At this point, the doctors are denying him
treatments due to his lack of funds. He has maxed out his insurance and
can’t get any more because he has pre-existing conditions (Lupus). His
bank accounts have been frozen until he pays the hospitals back. Will
is in a desperate financial position, and he needs our help.

What can we DO?
Will definitely needs our prayers. And Will needs us to act now.

Will has spent most of his life serving others selflessly, and he’s just getting started. The projects he’s working on
now are changing the world we live in. He needs more time and the world
needs more Will. This is your opportunity to save an extraordinary life. To read more or to give, click here.

6 responses to “His name is Will.”

1. Will Boyd currently lives in Huntsville, AL.

2. This precious saint! I will be praying the Lord will meet every need of Will and Elizabeth. Nothing is impossible with God!

3. Hey girl! I met Will when I was helping IC find places to show the film in Alabama way back during the first tour, and Will was the go-to guy!

   I lost touch with Will over the years and started searching for him on MySpace and Facebook recently – he’s been going through my mind lately and I googled him and came across this.

   What’s the latest on Will? I NEVER even knew he had lupus!! He never told me and he never seemed like he had anything like that! I’m shocked to find this out…please email me or respond back to give me the details! He is SO LOVED and he has truly touched my life and EVERYONE ELSES he has EVER KNOWN!

   God bless you girl, I’m glad to know that you’re doing amazing things even though I don’t know you…it’s inspiring :-.D

4. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news- but Will Boys was dishonest about his illness, and a lot of other things. He took money from strangers and friends for his own personal gain. He was caught- which is why he has disappeared.

5. Hello Lo ! I need to get intouch with you.I will leave my email hoping you will visit this page again. I know you have the answers I m looking for. You can shed some light on the situation I am dealing with. I hope you get this and send me your email.

6. Do you know whatever happened to Will Boyd. We were fairly close for some time and it seems he has disappeared. Can you help?