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 My name is Pedro, I’m 27 years old, and I’m from Spain.
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 I’ve always been a very active, adventurous and optimistic person. I love trying new things, taking risks and pushing myself out of my comfort zone. I rarely say “no” to a challenge — I’m usually the person saying, “Let’s go!”
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 After living in England for almost six years and spending some time back in Spain, I decided it was time for another adventure. I started looking for opportunities abroad and eventually found a job working on a cruise ship in the United States, sailing around the Bahamas.
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 It was exactly the kind of challenge I was looking for.
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 I joined the ship on June 19th, excited about my new job, meeting new people, seeing new places and starting a completely different life. The work was demanding — around 9–10 hours a day, every day — but I knew what I had signed up for. I was tired, but I was happy and determined to make the most of it.
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 Then, about a month and ten days later, everything changed.
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 I started experiencing some unusual health problems and discomfort. I visited the ship's medical team several times, but I felt like I wasn't getting the answers or attention I needed. Eventually, on July 31st, with the pain becoming too much, I asked to be seen by a doctor onshore.
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 I went expecting answers about what I thought might be a relatively minor problem.
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 Instead, after an examination and blood tests, the doctor came back and told me something I never imagined I would hear at 27 years old:
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 I might have leukemia.
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 My white blood cell count was extremely high and my red blood cell count was dangerously low.
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 I was completely shocked.
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 Only two months earlier, I had passed my medical examinations in Madrid. Everything had been fine. I had been working, living normally and planning my future. I hadn't experienced the typical symptoms I would have expected from something so serious.
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 Within hours, I was transferred to a cancer-focused hospital in Orlando, where I immediately began receiving blood transfusions and further testing.
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 I have now been in the hospital since July 31st, fighting this unexpected battle and preparing for my eventual return to Spain, where my treatment will continue.
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 The hardest part isn't only dealing with the fear and uncertainty of cancer. I also suddenly lost the job and plans I had worked so hard to achieve. I had dreams for the money I would earn, plans for my future and a life I was excited about.
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 Now, instead of exploring new countries and building my future, I'm fighting to get healthy again.
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 I’m creating this GoFundMe because, while my medical care is being coordinated, everyday life has become financially difficult. I still have expenses in Spain, including rent and supporting my partner, while also having unexpected expenses here in the United States during this long hospital stay.
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 I never imagined that at 27, my biggest challenge would be fighting leukemia. But I've never been someone who gives up when life gets difficult — and I'm not going to start now.
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 Any contribution, no matter how small, would mean the world to me and help me get through this difficult period.
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 And if you're in the Orlando area and simply want to come visit, have a coffee, bring some food or spend some time talking and making me laugh — I would honestly love that too. I’ve always loved meeting new people and making friends.
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 Thank you for reading my story, sharing it, supporting me or simply thinking of me.
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 One day at a time. One fight at a time. ❤️
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From a Dream Job to a Leukemia Diagnosis in One Day

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From a Dream Job to a Leukemia Diagnosis in One Day

Just €214 to go!
Make an impact.