My name is Tony, and I’m a father, a fiancé, and someone who is determined to see my 6-year-old son grow up. For the last 5 years, I’ve been fighting Stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma. It’s been a long road, but I’m not done yet.

I've relapsed multiple times, and though the options are not looking the best for me right now, I continue to fight; I'm also optimistic that we’ve found a new path forward through precision medicine and specialized immunotherapy at the cancer center I'm being treated at; including possible stem cell therapy treatments that I will have to pay for on my own. This isn’t just about the next round of treatment; it’s about finally getting ahead of this disease so I can get back to being the man my family needs.

I am starting this fund to support my life as I navigate this next phase. While my health is the priority, the reality of a Stage 4 diagnosis affects every corner of my life—from the cost of transportation to and from the facility I receive care at, to the long-term goal of financially supporting my fiancé and our son.

These funds will be used for medical expenses, specialized travel, and the essential life support needed to keep my family stable and focused on the future. My goal is to ensure that while I fight for my life, my family’s future is being built, not just maintained.

Whether it’s a trip to see extended family while I’m feeling strong on rare occasion, ensuring we have reliable transportation for the many miles ahead, to making sure my fiancé and our son have stable living expenses, your support gives me the freedom to focus on healing. I want to be there for my son’s 7th birthday this October, and I want to build a life where we aren't just 'surviving' cancer, but truly living, and though I don't know the guarantees of the future, I can hold on to hope.

Thank you for being part of my journey and for any support you can give at this time