Hi, my name is Ann, and I’m asking for help for my partner Leo and his family during one of the hardest times in their lives.

We are trying to raise $25,000 for Leo and his aunt to cover critical home repairs and stabilize their living situation. Every dollar goes directly toward what they need most.

I've come back to this page many times, I've thought long and hard about how to put this into words.

Simply put...No post, no story, no explanation can fully capture what this has been like. There is no way to fully describe what his mom went through, what it's like to watch her suffer, fight for her life, and at the same time fight a system that keeps failing you.

What I can say is this: Leonel never stopped showing up for her. Not once. No one should have to fight this hard while watching someone they love die.

Leonel spent the last 10 months of his mother's life fighting—not just her liver cancer, but the system that was supposed to help her.

Leonel documented everything — every call, every email, every failure. Doctors failed. Insurance failed.

Leonel reached out everywhere for help—state offices, federal agencies, elected officials—but no one could take action or hold anyone accountable.

Liliana passed away at 74, while he was fighting for her.

Leonel did everything he could for his mom. He showed up, over and over again, even when the system kept failing them. And if you know him, you know this is who he is—someone who shows up for others, no matter what they're going through. He's the kind of person who shows up when people are struggling—no hesitation.

Right now, he's the one who needs that same support. It's one person up against a system—and that's not a fair fight.

Leonel is still continuing to fight for answers and accountability—not just for his mother, but for others who may face the same failures.

This is not just one family's story. It's what happens when the system fails people at their most vulnerable—when time matters most. It's about a system that made an already painful situation even harder—and continues to do so.

Because no one should have to face something like this alone. And no one should be up against a system like this by themselves.

We often say someone is "in a better place" after they pass. But the real question is: why can't we create a better place for people while they're still here?

Donations truly matter but this isn't just about money. It's about support, sharing his mom's story, and helping him reach people who can make a difference — attorneys, journalists, media, people who know how to fight the system.

If you're unable to donate, how can you help? Share his mom's story to everyone — post it, email it, whatever you can. Keep this story moving. Reach out to him and his aunt, ask how can I help, what do you need, or just listen.

If an actor can get a lot of support through a GoFundMe, why can't this family?

If you already donated, thank you and your support means so much that words are unable to express.

With gratitude, Ann