Hi, my name is Katherine Horst, and, I’m currently a college student at Liberty University. I was born in Weihai, Shandong, China, and when I was about 10 months old, I was placed with a foster family who cared for me deeply. I lived with them until I was five years old. Due various circumstances, I was not able to stay with them. After that, I had to move to an orphanage, but they never stopped loving me. Even though I couldn’t live with them full-time, they brought me back to their home every winter and summer break. Their home was small, but it was full of warmth and love. They made sure I never felt forgotten. When I was 13, I was adopted by an American family and moved to the U.S. I’ve now lived here for eight years. Even from far away, I still stay very close to my foster family. We talk every week, and I can still feel the love in their smiles and voices during every video call. I recently learned that my foster sister’s husband has been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML-M5a). During treatment, complications affected his lungs, making their situation even more challenging—both emotionally and financially. In China, the healthcare system operates differently than in places like the United States. Hospitals often require family members to stay with and care for the patient themselves, rather than relying on full-time medical staff. Because of this, they’ve had to stop working entirely, leaving them with no income during this time. Although basic medical care is covered in China, long-term or serious conditions like cancer usually involve significant out-of-pocket expenses. Hospital stays, medications, and specialized treatments all add up quickly. And unlike in the U.S., where some people may have access to employer-sponsored or private insurance, most people in China can't afford such coverage. Without insurance, families are left to bear the majority of medical costs themselves. They were there for me when I had no one; I want to do something for them now. I’m hoping to raise money to help ease some of the financial burden of his medical treatment. This is my way of giving back to the people who gave me so much love, even when they had very little. If you’re able to help in any way, I would be incredibly grateful. Thank you so much for reading my story and for any support you can give.