I am a 6th-grade teacher in Wasco. I have a former student who suddenly needs major heart surgery. The family was taken by surprise by how fast it came. Israel Alvarez is a fun-loving, rambunctious little boy who is an outstanding athlete. He will miss the first two months of school due to this major surgery and his mother being out of work taking care of him. They can use all the financial help they can get. Anything you can donate will help them.