Honoring My Dad: End-of-Life & Funeral Expenses

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Martin’s transplant fund covers temporary housing, medical bills, and lost wages

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Honoring My Dad: End-of-Life & Funeral Expenses

Honoring My Dad: End-of-Life & Funeral Expenses

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$12,985 raised of $32K

155 donations
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My dad, Martin, fought leukemia with incredible strength, courage, and grace. We held onto hope for as long as his body could carry him, and we are forever grateful for the time we were given. With profound sadness, I share that my dad has passed away. While his battle here has ended, the love he gave and the impact he made will live on forever.

Because of him, we always felt safe, loved, and cared for. He found deep joy in the simplest moments and the quiet beauty of life. Throughout his fight, he remained focused on making sure we were okay. Even in his hardest moments, he worried more about being a burden to us than about his own suffering, that was his heart.

I had the honor of caring for him, working two jobs and doing everything I could to support my parents and be by his side. My mother was by his side 24/7 doing everything she could possibly do to make sure he felt loved and had his needs met. My brother gave him a second chance at life by being his donor and holding down the fort at home. In the end, what mattered most to him, and to us, was love, presence, and hope. He taught us resilience, generosity, humility, and how to appreciate the small moments that make life meaningful.

As the heart and foundation of our family, my dad was our biggest supporter. This fundraiser was originally created to help cover expenses during his treatment. The original goal of $12,000 was nearly met, and those funds were used over the past year to help cover expenses related to his fight with leukemia. The goal has now been updated to reflect both the support already received and the additional funds needed to help cover funeral expenses as we honor his life and lay him to rest with the dignity and peace he deserves. Any contribution whether through donating, sharing, or keeping our family in your thoughts and prayers is deeply appreciated. Thank you for standing by us during the hardest chapter of our lives. Without your support, I would not have been able to spend so much of this past year with him.

My dad leaves behind a legacy of kindness, hard work, and quiet strength. He is deeply loved, endlessly missed, and forever carried in our hearts. We take comfort in knowing he is now at rest and free from the constraints of this life.

Till we meet again, Papa.

Venmo: Gonzalez-est

Mi papá, Martin, luchó contra la leucemia con una fortaleza, valentía y gracia increíbles. Nos aferramos a la esperanza mientras su cuerpo pudo resistir, y estaremos eternamente agradecidos por el tiempo que se nos permitió compartir con él. Con profunda tristeza, comparto que mi papá ha fallecido. Aunque su batalla aquí ha terminado, el amor que dio y el impacto que dejó vivirán para siempre. Gracias a él, siempre nos sentimos seguros, amados y cuidados. Encontraba una alegría profunda en los momentos más sencillos y en la belleza tranquila de la vida. A lo largo de su lucha, siempre se mantuvo enfocado en asegurarse de que nosotros estuviéramos bien. Incluso en sus momentos más difíciles, le preocupaba más ser una carga para nosotros que su propio sufrimiento; ese era su corazón. Tuve el honor de cuidarlo, trabajando dos empleos y haciendo todo lo que estuvo a mi alcance para apoyar a mis padres y estar a su lado. Mi mamá estuvo con él las 24 horas del día, haciendo todo lo posible para asegurarse de que se sintiera amado y que todas sus necesidades estuvieran cubiertas. Mi hermano le dio una segunda oportunidad de vida al ser su donador y al mismo tiempo sostener todo en casa. Al final, lo que más importó para él y para nosotros fue el amor, la presencia y la esperanza. Nos enseñó resiliencia, generosidad, humildad y a valorar los pequeños momentos que hacen que la vida tenga sentido. Como el corazón y la base de nuestra familia, mi papá fue nuestro mayor apoyo. Esta recaudación de fondos fue creada originalmente para ayudar a cubrir los gastos durante su tratamiento. La meta original de $12,000 casi se alcanzó, y esos fondos se utilizaron a lo largo del último año para ayudar a cubrir los gastos relacionados con su lucha contra la leucemia. La meta ahora ha sido actualizada para reflejar tanto el apoyo ya recibido como los fondos adicionales necesarios para cubrir los gastos funerarios, mientras honramos su vida y le damos el descanso que merece, con la dignidad y la paz que siempre se ganó. Cualquier contribución, ya sea a través de una donación, compartiendo esta página o manteniendo a nuestra familia en sus pensamientos y oraciones, es profundamente apreciada. Gracias por acompañarnos durante el capítulo más difícil de nuestras vidas. Sin su apoyo, no habría podido pasar tanto tiempo a su lado durante este último año. Mi papá deja un legado de bondad, trabajo duro y fortaleza silenciosa. Es profundamente amado, infinitamente extrañado y llevado para siempre en nuestros corazones. Encontramos consuelo al saber que ahora descansa en paz, libre de las limitaciones de esta vida. Hasta que nos volvamos a encontrar, Papá.
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