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Help Support Maty Bay's Recovery

Help Support Maty Bay's Recovery

Fundraising for

Maty Bays

Fundraising forMaty Bays
Melissa Groves

Melissa Groves

Honolulu, Hawaii

Lindsay Bates
is collaborating on this fundraiser
$12,950of $10,000 goal
120
Donors
55
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Hey!
I am setting up this GoFund-Me for our dearest friend Maty Bays. So many friends and past coworkers have been reaching out looking for ways to help him during this time of emergency.

These funds will go towards supporting his family and roommate, Johnny. This will help cover costs of hotels, flights, meals and general expenses while Maty fights to get back to normal. 

Medically we have a long way to go, but we are here everyday fighting for him. Maty is the brightest soul, we know his light is going to shine thru. We are grateful for any support that is offered. Mahalo! 

 

 

Fundraiser Updates (5)

March 10, 2026
Lindsay Bates
Lindsay Bates

Hello to everyone who has been following Maty’s journey.

 

This is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to write. It breaks my heart to say that Maty passed away peacefully in his sleep this morning.

 

I take comfort in knowing that he is finally free from the pain — no more back pain, no more heart problems, just peace. I also like to believe he met Zero halfway across the rainbow bridge.

 

Maty will be deeply missed by so many people whose lives he touched. But to me, he wasn’t just a friend — he was my everyday life, my constant, my buddy.

 

And I know that I gained the best guardian angel I could ever hope for.

 

Love you always, my Maty.

March 07, 2026
Lindsay Bates
Lindsay Bates

Hello All-

I want to just start out with thanking each and every one of you. The outpouring of love is just such a beautiful thing to see. We had a very tough day yesterday. The MRI results showed that our Maty is no longer with us, and there is no path to recovery. John will also be putting together some things he wanted to say to you all in his own words, he just needs some time. If you need or want to ask questions or just talk, reach out to me. My number is 619-606-0362. For today please give Johnny and Maty’s family the time they need to say their goodbyes. We all know your love, thoughts and support are with us. We will be holding a memorial on Wednesday the 11th, details will follow. Thank you again everyone.

March 06, 2026
Lindsay Bates
Lindsay Bates

Good evening all-

Today the Impella was removed from Maty’s heart with no complications. This device is metal and has been hindering the MRI ability. Now that the Impella is removed Maty can get an MRI hopefully tomorrow and we can get more answers. Thank you all for your support, and I apologize for the late update today 

March 05, 2026
Lindsay Bates
Lindsay Bates

Hey all!

Ec-mo is removed, and zero complications! We are so relieved. The next few days will be about strict rest for Maty, so still family only visits for now. Hopefully by the weekend we can start to schedule visits for you all to come see him. We are so so grateful for your love, prayers and support. 

March 04, 2026
Lindsay Bates
Lindsay Bates

Hello all-

Ec-mo is going to be removed today around 4pm. I will make sure to post again later this evening with a night update. 💗💗

Jaclyn and Jeff Sagal
Nina Lanctoe
Mary Deneen
and others donated recently
Jon Bossong

Jon Bossong

$250 • Recent donation

Anonymous

Anonymous

$1,000 • Top donation

Damon Mahiko

Damon Mahiko

$100 • First donation

Organizer

Melissa Groves

Melissa Groves is the organizer of this fundraiser

Beneficiary
Lindsay Bates

Support  Lindsay Bates  by donating to this fundraiser

Help Support Maty Bay's Recovery
Melissa Groves

Melissa Groves

Honolulu, Hawaii

Lindsay Bates
is collaborating on this fundraiser

Fundraising for

Maty Bays

Fundraising forMaty Bays
Donation protected
👍 0% fee

Hey!
I am setting up this GoFund-Me for our dearest friend Maty Bays. So many friends and past coworkers have been reaching out looking for ways to help him during this time of emergency.

These funds will go towards supporting his family and roommate, Johnny. This will help cover costs of hotels, flights, meals and general expenses while Maty fights to get back to normal. 

Medically we have a long way to go, but we are here everyday fighting for him. Maty is the brightest soul, we know his light is going to shine thru. We are grateful for any support that is offered. Mahalo! 

 

 

Fundraiser Updates (5)

March 10, 2026
Lindsay Bates
Lindsay Bates

Hello to everyone who has been following Maty’s journey.

 

This is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to write. It breaks my heart to say that Maty passed away peacefully in his sleep this morning.

 

I take comfort in knowing that he is finally free from the pain — no more back pain, no more heart problems, just peace. I also like to believe he met Zero halfway across the rainbow bridge.

 

Maty will be deeply missed by so many people whose lives he touched. But to me, he wasn’t just a friend — he was my everyday life, my constant, my buddy.

 

And I know that I gained the best guardian angel I could ever hope for.

 

Love you always, my Maty.

March 07, 2026
Lindsay Bates
Lindsay Bates

Hello All-

I want to just start out with thanking each and every one of you. The outpouring of love is just such a beautiful thing to see. We had a very tough day yesterday. The MRI results showed that our Maty is no longer with us, and there is no path to recovery. John will also be putting together some things he wanted to say to you all in his own words, he just needs some time. If you need or want to ask questions or just talk, reach out to me. My number is 619-606-0362. For today please give Johnny and Maty’s family the time they need to say their goodbyes. We all know your love, thoughts and support are with us. We will be holding a memorial on Wednesday the 11th, details will follow. Thank you again everyone.

March 06, 2026
Lindsay Bates
Lindsay Bates

Good evening all-

Today the Impella was removed from Maty’s heart with no complications. This device is metal and has been hindering the MRI ability. Now that the Impella is removed Maty can get an MRI hopefully tomorrow and we can get more answers. Thank you all for your support, and I apologize for the late update today 

March 05, 2026
Lindsay Bates
Lindsay Bates

Hey all!

Ec-mo is removed, and zero complications! We are so relieved. The next few days will be about strict rest for Maty, so still family only visits for now. Hopefully by the weekend we can start to schedule visits for you all to come see him. We are so so grateful for your love, prayers and support. 

March 04, 2026
Lindsay Bates
Lindsay Bates

Hello all-

Ec-mo is going to be removed today around 4pm. I will make sure to post again later this evening with a night update. 💗💗

Organizer

Melissa Groves

Melissa Groves is the organizer of this fundraiser

Beneficiary
Lindsay Bates

Support  Lindsay Bates  by donating to this fundraiser

$12,950of $10,000 goal
120Donors
55Comments
36Share ArrowShares
Jaclyn and Jeff Sagal
Nina Lanctoe
Mary Deneen
and others donated recently
Jon Bossong

Jon Bossong

$250 • Recent donation

Anonymous

Anonymous

$1,000 • Top donation

Damon Mahiko

Damon Mahiko

$100 • First donation

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