Anthony Rivera Jr. ( AJ)

Anthony Rivera Jr. was diagnosed Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in 2016. SLE an autoimmune disease. In this disease, the immune system of the body mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. It can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, and other organs. Unfortunately, Aj had an extremely aggressive flare up and has been hospitalized going on two months now. This flare did a lot of damage and has injured his Kidney's leaving him with Kidney failure. He's had two Kidney biopsies with results at stage 4 Renal failure. He's in the process of receiving Dialysis to help keep his blood clean and remove retained fluid. He's now on a strong Chemotherapy medication called Cytoxan to help tame the beast that's attacking him. AJ's mom, Priscilla, has been by her son's side the whole time. She's a single mom of 3 teenage boys and hasn't been able to work. Shes in desperate need of Prayers and financial help. Anything helps and is very much appreciated.