Our Inspiration

Ryan Talaga
Live LaMore Foundation 

“What a difference a day makes.” I reflect on this phrase each day while sipping my morning coffee at home. It’s written on a living room canvas with important dates: my wife’s birthday, my birthday, our anniversary date, and the birthdates of our two boys. Now more than ever, this caption holds a heavy weight in my heart when I think about another date that changed my life, and my family’s life, forever: November 11th, 2022. It’s the day I said my final goodbye to my dear brother-in-law, Aaron LaMore. 

Before Aaron left this earth late that night, he gave one last gift to this world: his organs. Aaron was a United States Army veteran and, in the most fitting way, he made his final, selfless act on Veterans Day. The University of Chicago held a Hero’s Walk in his honor, just before midnight, as he saved multiple lives that day.

Aaron lived his life with generosity - it’s how I will always remember him. Aaron’s selfless act and giving spirit inspired me to form a charitable organization in his honor: The Live LaMore Foundation. Our mission is to raise money for The Gift of Hope and various Veteran organizations throughout the Chicagoland area.