Helping The Bautista Family

Hello,

My name is, Adriane and I’m reaching out in a time of great need and sadness. 8 months ago our family received devastating news about my precious nephew, Cole Bautista. Cole is 23 yrs old, the eldest of three sons to my sister and brother in-law, Frank and Melissa Bautista. Cole was in his final month of college, only weeks away from graduating, when he was diagnosed at stage four of a very rare and aggressive form of neuroendocrine cancer that had been discovered in numerous areas of his body. At a time when Cole should have been walking the stage receiving his college diploma that he worked so hard for, celebrating a very proud and exciting moment in his life, he was in the hospital receiving the worst news of his life and learning of the great battle that awaited him. Melissa had to leave her job as a nurse so she could take care of Cole full-time. Frank had to continue to work hard for his family to keep them going financially, though, all he wanted was to be by his son’s side through his battle.

Cole received aggressive chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy treatments throughout the entirety of his battle in hopes to save his life. Sadly, despite all his fight, courage, and the tremendous strength he put forth to beat the cancer, Cole has passed away. His family is now left mourning their beloved son and brother. I’m asking for your help so we can help alleviate some of the financial burden off their shoulders as they mourn and try to process this immense loss. Any amount you’re able to give to the family will be helpful and greatly appreciated. Donations will be going towards the extensive medical bills, final expenses, and hopefully, it will be able to gift the family a little time to be together to grieve.

We understand that times are hard and money may be tight and if only prayers are able to be given, we are very thankful and appreciative for that as well. Please keep Cole’s family in your thoughts and prayers and please share this post to help support them.

Thank you.

A little more about Cole….

Cole was a great kid. He was full of life, love, talent, and he had a great sense of humor. He loved to make others laugh and he had such a big love for his family. He was an amazing athlete and grew up playing basketball. He showed a huge talent early on for golf as well and he made a name for himself on the golf team in high school. He especially loved playing golf with his dad and they looked forward to all the golf they would be playing together once he returned to full health. He was the biggest Raiders football fan and he wouldn’t miss watching a UFC fight, a Warriors game, or a golf game on tv. He had so many dreams for himself and he was excited to work after college and one day buy a home, get married, and have a family of his own. He was such a special person and we were so lucky to have 23 beautiful years with him. He was a cherished son, the best big brother, a great cousin, a loving nephew and grandson, a devoted boyfriend, and good friend. He was such a blessing to our whole family and he will always be loved beyond measure.