
Help Julius with his medical bills
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Hi, I am Mark Muir from Chicago. I am running this fundraiser to help my first cousin, Julius Lloyd Cortina, age 40, from the Philippines who has a stage 4 cancer on his spine. He started noticing a lump growing at his back in May 2021 and later on he was having chest pain. Due to restrictions from Covid19 protocol, he could not see the doctor right away. He was finally taken to the hospital as his chest pain and the lump at his back prevented him from getting up and was immobile. With the grace of God, Julius was seen by several doctors at the hospital and was diagnosed of having an aggressive spine cancer that has metastasized into his lungs and bones. Four of his vertebrae that were badly affected were removed and replaced with a rod. Then he went on radio therapy to help heal his back surgery after which, physio therapy follows to improve his mobility on the lower limbs. At the moment he is being prepared to get his chemotherapy every three weeks for a period of six cycles. Julius has a long way to get treated. He is still in bed up to the present. Due to the urgency of his treatments, financial assitance is badly needed. After seeing the medical bills, several doctors' fees and many more, I am compelled to help my cousin's financial difficulties. If I can at least raise a thousand or two thousand dollars, it will help greatly to continue with his medical treatments. It may be untimely to ask for help during Christmas however, a little help that comes from the bottom of your heart will eventually build up my goal. May the spirit of Christmas bless you for your kindness.
Organizer and beneficiary
Mark Muir
Organizer
Chicago, IL
Stella Muir
Beneficiary