For My Parents and Our Family

My name is Rob Tiongson, and I am organizing this fundraiser for my mother, my father, and our family during one of the most challenging periods of our lives.

In September 2026, my 81-year-old father underwent emergency triple coronary artery bypass surgery after doctors discovered three severely blocked arteries. Although we are incredibly grateful that he survived the operation, his recovery has been a long and difficult journey. He continues to need medical attention, care, and support as he works toward regaining his strength.

At the same time, my 66-year-old mother is preparing to undergo cataract surgery on both eyes. We initially understood that her insurance copayments would be approximately $295 per eye. Unfortunately, we have since learned that her actual cost will be $1,195 per eye, totaling $2,390 for both surgeries.

This unexpected increase has created an even greater financial challenge for our family.

I work full time while helping care for both of my parents and contributing a substantial portion of my income toward our household expenses. Between medical bills, groceries, transportation, utilities, and other essential needs, it has become increasingly difficult to keep up financially.

Like so many families, we are doing our best to navigate circumstances we never anticipated.

Thanks to the extraordinary kindness of friends, colleagues, and generous supporters, we have already raised $1,415 toward our family's medical expenses.

I cannot adequately express how grateful I am to everyone who has contributed, shared our story, or offered encouragement. Your generosity has brought genuine relief during an incredibly stressful time.

I originally closed this fundraiser believing we had raised enough to help address our immediate needs. However, after learning the full cost of my mother's upcoming cataract surgeries, I realized that our family still needs additional assistance.

That is why I have decided to reopen our fundraiser with a new goal of $3,000.

Our immediate priority is helping my mother receive the vision care she needs without placing an overwhelming financial burden on our household.

Additional donations will help with my father's ongoing medical needs, prescriptions, transportation to appointments, and essential household expenses as he continues recovering from his heart surgery.

My parents have spent their lives making sacrifices for our family.

They have supported me through challenges, celebrated my accomplishments, and given me more love than I could ever repay.

Now, as they face serious health challenges later in life, I want to do everything within my means to make sure they receive the care, comfort, and dignity they deserve.

It is heartbreaking to watch the people who have always been there for you struggle with their health while worrying about how to afford the care they need.

I wish I could take away every worry they have.

Although I cannot do that, I can continue doing everything possible to help them through this difficult chapter.

Asking for financial assistance is never easy, especially when so many people are facing challenges of their own.

But any contribution, regardless of the amount, would make a meaningful difference for my parents and our family.

If you are unable to donate, sharing our fundraiser with others would mean just as much.

To everyone who has already helped us: Thank you. Truly.

Your generosity has reminded me that even during life's most difficult moments, there are wonderful people willing to lend a helping hand.

Thank you for reading our story, for caring about my parents, and for keeping our family in your thoughts and prayers.

From the bottom of my heart, I am grateful.

With love and gratitude,

Rob Tiongson