Liam was born on April 6, 2001, and from that very first day, he brought so much light into the world. Throughout his life, he faced numerous challenges but always managed to spread love and positivity to everyone around him—his friends and family included. Born with DiGeorge Syndrome, a chromosomal disorder that affects the development of several body systems, Liam underwent many procedures, including three heart surgeries. Despite these hurdles, he consistently found the silver lining in every situation he encountered.

Liam graduated from Jamesville-DeWitt High School, where he was honored to be named Student of the Year during his senior year at OCM BOCES. He then went on to enroll in the InclusiveU program at Syracuse University, where he thrived as a manager for the men's basketball team, forming wonderful friendships with both the players and coaches.

In honor of Liam’s spirit, the Live Like Liam Foundation was created to provide financial support to families and caregivers during their hospital stays. We have many hopes and ideas for the future of this foundation, and we are excited about the next steps in giving back to a community that gave so much to Liam.

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Liam was born with chromosome 22 deletion syndrome and sadly passed away at the age of 22, so the number 22 holds a special place in our hearts. We’re passionate about raising awareness for this syndrome, and part of our fundraising will support research.

Chromosome 22 deletion syndrome, also known as DiGeorge syndrome or velocardiofacial syndrome, can cause various health and developmental challenges, including heart issues, feeding difficulties, and speech delays. By sharing Liam's story, we hope to help others and make a positive impact!