Liz Story Emergency Oral Surgery Fund

Liz has faced a lot of adversity in the past two decades — caring for her husband after a devastating car accident, and six years as the sole caregiver for her parents. She survived a near-lethal abdominal injury in 2012, and a brain hemorrhage in 2019. All resulted in a devastating impact on Liz's financial stability. She had no health insurance, and was unable to afford dental care. In September, Liz will commence major oral reconstructive surgery to address tooth loss, oral pain, bone and tissue loss, food restrictions, and a reluctance to fully smile. The process will take six months.​

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Liz has made a remarkable recovery since her 2019 brain hemorrhage. Through the help of friends, Social Security, Medicaid, and modest music royalties, at age 74 she has achieved robust physical health and a modest degree of financial stability. The past three years have seen a renaissance in Liz’s career as spectacular as her physical recovery: three Sony Music releases honoring her career, digital publication of her entire catalog of sheet music, and her return to the stage for five full-length performances including New York's Carnegie Weill Hall. 

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Last November, Sony Music released Liz Story Songs of Christmas. The album cover is a photo of Liz in her forties. Sony gave her a framed, LP-sized print of it, which she hung in her studio. Shortly afterwards, Liz said to us, “I want my smile back.”

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Liz's dentist and oral surgeon have developed a comprehensive care plan to restore her oral health. It includes tooth extraction, bone graft and ridge restoration, and implant-supported dentures. It is expected to cost approximately $75,000, which Liz cannot afford. After the music she has given us, and all that she has sacrificed for others, let's help Liz get her smile back. You can make a gift directly below to Liz, or through a GoFundMe campaign we have set up for her.