When my late husband, Mark Williford, died in October of 2025, the decision was made to request that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Neuroacanthocytosis Advocacy USA, Inc. To sweeten the pot, an anonymous donor stepped forward and promised to match all donations received before the end of the calendar year. Information about the fundraiser was posted on my social media, in the obituary, and a QR code was inserted in the funeral program, making it easier for donations to be made quickly and easily.

Drum roll please...We are pleased to report that $28,591 was donated before 12/31. That amount will be matched. Since 12/31, another $16,265 was generously given, bringing the grand total to $73,447 given in memory of Mark. He would be so pleased.

The family of Mark and the board of Neuroacanthocytosis Advocacy USA, Inc. are deeply grateful to the many friends, family, and acquaintances who made this achievement possible.

Photo was taken in November 2024. This was Mark's final travel out of the state of Florida. Photo taken at the Pennsylvania gravesite of his 5th great-grandfather, a patriot in the American Revolutionary War.