Hey everyone,

I never thought I’d have to write something like this, but here we are. My brother, Ivan, has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, and it’s hit him and all of us hard. The guy I’ve looked up to my whole life, and someone who’s always been there for everyone else. Now, he needs our help.

Ivan is also a loving husband and the proud father of two amazing kids. His family means everything to him, and he’s worked hard to provide for them. But because of the cancer, he can’t work right now, and the bills are piling up fast. Between the medical expenses, mortgage, and just keeping the lights on, it’s a lot. Our family is doing everything we can, but we can’t do it all on our own. That’s why I’m reaching out to you all.

On a personal note, my brother is the reason I got into punk rock music. He introduced me to it and inspired my love for it, and those memories of us going to shows or listening to music together are some of my favorites. It’s just one of the many ways he’s made my life better.

If you know Ivan, you know he’s a fighter. He’s got a huge heart, and he’s always been the first one to step up when someone else needed help. Now it’s his turn to lean on us. Anything you can give, big or small, will go straight to helping him with his medical bills and living expenses so he can focus on beating this thing.

If you can’t donate, I totally get it. Times are tough for everyone. But if you could share this with your friends and family, it would mean the world to us.

Thanks for taking the time to read this and for any support you can give. We’re all rooting for him, and I know with a little help, he’ll get through this.

With love and gratitude, Gus