Jimmy Kimmel is celebrating a special milestone as his son, William “Billy” John, turns 7 years old. Born with a congenital heart disease in 2017, Billy has undergone multiple open-heart surgeries, thanks to the dedicated doctors and staff at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
On Billy’s birthday, Jimmy took to Instagram to express his gratitude for the incredible work done by the medical team at Children’s Hospital L.A. and Cedars Sinai. In his post, Jimmy shared that Billy is doing great and expressed his son’s birthday wish to raise money to help other sick kids in the hospital.
The heartwarming post included a carousel of photos showing Billy smiling and dressed in a Lakers jersey, holding a basketball. Jimmy encouraged his followers to donate to Billy’s cause, aiming to raise $100 to support children in need.
In another touching post, Jimmy shared a close-up shot of Billy, thanking everyone for their generosity and kind messages. The outpouring of support has been overwhelming for Jimmy and his wife, Molly McNearney, who are grateful for the love and well wishes.
Reflecting on Billy’s journey, Jimmy recalled the emotional experience of seeing his son undergo his first open-heart surgery just three days after he was born. Dr. Vaughn Starnes, who performed the life-saving operation, was praised by Jimmy as a genius for his skill and dedication.
As Billy’s Birthday Wish initiative continues to garner support, donations have already exceeded $44,000 for Children’s Hospital L.A. Jimmy Kimmel’s heartfelt message and commitment to raising awareness and funds for pediatric care highlight the power of community and compassion in making a difference in the lives of children in need.
