For Andrea, with all our love

From the heart of a friend—Cielomar

Hello, my name is Cielomar, and I’m reaching out today with a heavy yet hopeful heart to ask for your help and prayers for someone very dear to me—our beloved Andrea Arancillo.

On Wednesday, 7 May 2025, I received the heartbreaking news that Andrea has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (ccRCC). The tumor is in her left kidney and has metastasized to her bones, liver and lungs It was discovered purely by chance, after what seemed like an ordinary accident. On 11 March 2025, Andrea slipped and fell hard. Thinking it was just a painful muscle injury, she kept going for physical therapy. But during her sessions, Andrea noticed the pain was getting worse. This led to further tests, which eventually showed lysis in her bones. Further tests were done to determine the primary source of the lesions. Eventually it was discovered she had a 5cm tumor in her left kidney, and a biopsy revealed the devastating diagnosis.

Andrea had no clear symptoms before the fall—no warning signs, no reason to suspect anything was wrong. Life changed in an instant.

Andrea is currently on oral medication plus monthly injections for her bone (Denosumab). Andrea would eventually need a nephrectomy to remove her left kidney.

Those of us who know Andrea know her to be fiercely independent, incredibly strong, and always full of life. But right now, she needs more than her strength—she needs us. She needs our prayers, our support, and, if possible, our help to shoulder the overwhelming financial burden that comes with treatment in the Philippines.

An illness of this magnitude doesn’t only take a toll on the body and spirit—it weighs heavily on the heart and finances. And that’s why I’ve set up this GoFundMe page. Every little bit helps—whether it’s a prayer, a kind word, or a donation—to bring Andrea comfort, healing, and hope.

This is our chance to show Andrea that she is not alone. That even in her darkest hour, she is surrounded by love, compassion, and unwavering faith.

Let us be the reminder that miracles still happen. That kindness is a force. That hope, when shared, multiplies. This is our moment to show Andrea that she is not alone.

Please, help us give Andrea the gift of tomorrow. Let her wake to brighter days, comforted by the knowledge that she is deeply loved and never forgotten.

Keep her close in your hearts, your thoughts, and your prayers. May God’s infinite love, boundless mercy, and healing grace shine upon Andrea and all those walking this difficult path.

Thank you, from the depths of my soul. May your generosity return to you a millionfold.

With all hope and sincerity,

Cielomar

Note:

GoFundMe Simple pricing, powerful fundraising

One small transaction fee is automatically deducted per donation. Everything else goes directly to your cause, because that’s what matters most. Here’s how it works.

Fundraising for an Individual:

Let’s do the maths together

If you donated $100, your recipient would receive $97.50:

Transaction fee calculation = ($100*2.20%)+$0.30 = $2.50

Net Donation/Contribution calculation = $100-$2.50 = $97.50

GoFundMe Pricing in Australia (where I am located as the fundraiser): https://www.gofundme.com/en-au/c/pricing#transaction-fee

GoFundMe Tip:

Tipping is optional, and the tip amount can be changed to 0. Donors can choose any amount, including 0, for their tip. If you do not want to leave a tip, you can enter $0.00 OR on the slider, slide it to 0%.

Please see this link: https://support.gofundme.com/hc/en-us/articles/360051144952-Choosing-a-tip-amount