<human>: Can you give me the gist of the text in a nutshell?

He's really a good friend of the local 501st squad (Squad 7) here in north Florida, his name is Jon (withholding last name for now). I don't know the exact specifics, but he had heart surgery awhile ago, which I believe started the whole problem. Jon was a avid body builder, would intimidate anyone in the room, but he's one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet.

It hit me hard today when they posted that he might need to Mitral Valve completely replaced see:  

These procedures cannot be cheap in the least, and the financial aspect will ruin them. What about it that hit me hard is that he said he "wants to give up." His wife is posting about his status and I can tell she is very upset. 

I never really knew them too well on a personal level, but I know them enough that I really want to help them. The 501st for those that don't know is a non-profit Star Wars costuming charity organization, where we raise money for various charities and such. While I never saw Jon participate as a costumer, I know he always supported his wife and always came out to gatherings.

I really want to help in some way. I myself am dirt poor and can only offer so much. I would really like to set up some type of donation for them so that they can at least afford some of the surgeries/medications.

Anyone that can help?
<bot>: Friend of the 501st is giving up on hope after undergoing heart surgery and is needing to get another soon, and they cannot afford what they need. I need help to help them!