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Give Hope to Richard's Mom Fighting Lung Cancer

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Help My Mom Fight Stage 4 Lung Cancer with Love, Dignity & Hope
Hi, my name is Richard, and I’m reaching out to ask for your help and support during the most difficult chapter of our lives. My mom who I love dearly — was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer two years ago.

She is the most caring person I know. Shes a mother, grandmother and an incredible women. She has spent her life giving to others, always putting family, friends, and even strangers before herself. For the past two years, she’s been fighting this disease with incredible strength and grace — but now, more than ever, she needs help.

When she was first diagnosed, I moved to Colorado to be with her and help care for her. I spent nearly a year with her. It was one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of my life — a time I’ll never forget. Being there with her day after day, through the ups and downs, deepened our bond in ways I can’t fully express.

The Battle We’re Facing
We are deeply grateful for traditional medicine — it’s helped stabilize her and given us precious time. But it’s also been incredibly hard on her body. Chemo and radiation, while effective in targeting cancer, also damage healthy cells too. We’ve watched her body struggle under the weight of it, even as her spirit remains unshaken.

That’s why we’ve started exploring alternative therapies that focus not only on fighting the cancer but also on supporting and strengthening the rest of her body. These options — integrative nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, oxygen treatments, and other holistic approaches — offer hope and healing in ways traditional medicine can’t.

But insurance doesn’t cover these treatments, and the costs add up quickly.

What Your Donation Supports
Alternative cancer therapies focused on healing, not just fighting

Travel and lodging for out-of-state or specialized treatments

Nutritional support and supplements

Home care and caregiving support

Why We’re Asking
I wish I could carry this all on my own, but the reality is — I can’t. This fight is bigger than us. And right now, we’re leaning on the love and generosity of others.

Every dollar makes a difference. Whether it’s a donation or simply sharing this page, your support helps lift the burden so we can focus on what matters most: being there for my mom and giving her the best possible chance at healing.

Thank you for reading, thank you for caring, and thank you for standing with us.

With love and deep gratitude,
Richard
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    Richard Kostas
    Organizer
    Petaluma, CA
    Peter Kostas
    Beneficiary

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