My name is Daisy Ruiz, daughter of Jesus Ruiz, better known as Jesse, husband and father. Needless to say, my dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer in July 2019. I never would’ve thought I’d be writing something like this, since my dad is the strongest person I know. Everyday is a constant battle for him to perform daily activities, like going to the bathroom and eating on his own. He always tells me that he would be content living with cancer if he didn't have to go through unbearable pain every single day.

He was put on remission in December (2019) and was finally able to ring the bell, the sound of hope. Experiencing that moment with him was truly one of the happiest moments of my life, until it wasn't. The cancer came back and spread throughout all of his bones. He suffers from pain in his arms and legs, regardless of taking prescribed pain medications, such as oxycodone and morphine. He lost all his hair and muscle mass throughout his body. He lost over 100 pounds, and gaining weight has been tough with his strict and limited diet.

Since the cancer came back, his condition has only worsened, this year being the most severe and prominent. He’s getting progressively weaker day by day. I watched my dad go from opening all the jars that were too stubborn to open, to barely being able to hold one. Chemotherapy and radiation treatments have not been enough, leaving us to resort to holistic medicine/treatments, which come at a price.

Family means everything to him, but it’s been tough on all of us. The cost of medical bills, treatments, natural supplements, mortgage payments, etc. have become big stressors and continue to put a financial strain on our lives. We can no longer afford anything other than basic necessities. Most of the money we had saved up prior to his diagnosis would’ve been spent paying off the mortgage but had shifted towards paying medical bills. Our savings wasn’t enough. Due to his condition, my dad is currently not working and is no longer on disability. Since I'm away at school, my mom has been his primary caregiver, making her unable to hold a job and provide for him financially. I am a college student and work part time, however, the money I earn goes towards my school fees and housing, so I can’t contribute much financially.

Cancer has made my dad physically weak but his heart remains golden. Being his daughter has been nothing short of a blessing. He’s my role model. He has taught me everything I needed to become successful and has made countless sacrifices for his family. Everyone knows my father as being reliable, resilient, protective and hardworking. It’s been tough seeing him suffer everyday through pain he doesn’t deserve. He’s gone through all the stages while managing to put a smile on his face. I can't imagine seeing him go so soon from cancer.

He’s always protected and provided for his loved ones and I want to take this opportunity to provide for him. I’m reaching out in hopes of raising money for my dad's medical bills, future treatments, supplements/medication, and mortgage payments. We’re in desperate need and have run out of options. We have received so much support thus far, but we need a little bit more. We don’t want to lose our house or my dad. If you have the financial means to support this cause and help prolong his life so that he can see me walk down the aisle and hold my first child, please do so. Any donation will be greatly appreciated. Please share this page with friends and family to spread awareness and help us reach our goal. Thank you in advance for the support and reading my dad’s story.