A Family in Need: Support for Dennis’s Fight Against Leukemia

Life has a way of presenting challenges when we least expect them, and for the Gastelum family, this challenge arrived in the form of a devastating diagnosis: their vibrant 8-year-old son, Dennis, was diagnosed with leukemia.

Dennis has always been full of energy, his laugh contagious and his curiosity boundless. Whether he’s playing tag, soccer, or coloring-he always did everything with love. Dennis brings joy to everyone around him, but when doctors told the Gastelum family that their bright, playful boy had leukemia, their world was turned upside down.

This year, the Gastelums noticed that their son was not himself.  He was feeling tired often, and was constantly complaining of body aches.  The family went to many doctor's appointments to get some answers, but kept coming up empty. Finally, they received some clarity on his health issues, and now they understand the long journey of treatments, hospital stays, and rounds of chemotherapy that they will be facing.   The family is trying to remain positive and hopeful for their brave boy. However, the road ahead is long and full of uncertainty, and the financial burden of Dennis's medical journey is overwhelming for his family.

As of right now, doctors have said Dennis will be in the hospital for at least two weeks, returning regularly for treatments for months thereafter.   They're also projecting him staying out of school for at least 8 months.  While the Gastelums are staying strong for Dennis,  the emotional and financial strain is going to be very hard on the family.  

Right now, there is only one working parent in this family, and even he is not offered PTO. This is where we can step in.

We are asking for your help to support Dennis and his family during this difficult time. Your donation, no matter the size, will go directly to helping cover Dennis's treatment expenses, medications, hospital bills, and the everyday costs of life as they navigate this unexpected journey.

Every contribution, big or small, provides hope and relief to a family that is facing an unimaginable battle. Together, we can make a difference in Dennis’s fight against leukemia.

Please join us in supporting Dennis and his family. Your generosity and compassion will not only ease their financial burdens but will remind them that they are not alone in this fight.

Thank you for your kindness, support, and love during this incredibly challenging time.


Una Familia Necesitada: Apoyo para la Lucha de Dennis contra la Leucemia

La vida nos presenta desafíos cuando menos los esperamos, y para la familia Gastelum, este desafío llegó en forma de un diagnóstico devastador: su vibrante hijo de 8 años, Dennis, fue diagnosticado con leucemia.

Dennis siempre ha estado lleno de energía, su risa es contagiosa y su curiosidad es inagotable. Ya sea jugando a la mancha, al fútbol o coloreando, siempre lo hacía con amor. Dennis alegra a todos los que lo rodean, pero cuando los médicos les informaron que su brillante y juguetón hijo tenía leucemia, su mundo se puso patas arriba.

Este año, los Gastelum notaron que su hijo no era el mismo. Se sentía cansado con frecuencia y se quejaba constantemente de dolores corporales. La familia fue a muchas citas médicas para obtener respuestas, pero nunca encontraba nada. Finalmente, aclararon sus problemas de salud y ahora comprenden el largo camino de tratamientos, hospitalizaciones y sesiones de quimioterapia que enfrentarán. La familia intenta mantener una actitud positiva y esperanzada por su valiente hijo. Sin embargo, el camino por delante es largo y lleno de incertidumbre, y la carga financiera de la travesía médica de Dennis es abrumadora para su familia.

Hasta ahora, los médicos han dicho que Dennis estará hospitalizado al menos dos semanas y regresará regularmente para recibir tratamiento durante los meses siguientes. También prevén que no asistirá a la escuela durante al menos ocho meses. Si bien los Gastelum se mantienen fuertes por Dennis, la presión emocional y financiera será muy dura para la familia.

Actualmente, solo uno de los padres trabaja en esta familia, e incluso a él no se le ofrecen días de vacaciones. Aquí es donde podemos intervenir.

Solicitamos su ayuda para apoyar a Dennis y su familia en estos momentos difíciles. Su donación, sin importar el monto, se destinará directamente a ayudar a cubrir los gastos del tratamiento, los medicamentos, las facturas del hospital y los gastos diarios de Dennis mientras atraviesan esta etapa inesperada.

Cada contribución, grande o pequeña, brinda esperanza y alivio a una familia que enfrenta una batalla inimaginable. Juntos, podemos marcar la diferencia en la lucha de Dennis contra la leucemia.

Únase a nosotros para apoyar a Dennis y a su familia. Su generosidad y compasión no solo aliviarán sus cargas económicas, sino que les recordarán que no están solos en esta lucha.

Gracias por su amabilidad, apoyo y cariño durante estos momentos tan difíciles.

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