Hi, my name is Francisco Hidalgo.

Three years ago, I came to Seattle full of dreams, but today my biggest battle is against germ cell cancer.

I’ve been fighting this illness for over a year, alone, far from my family who are in Chile. I’ve spent more than 150 days in the hospital, been intubated several times, and had my right lung drained three times due to a tumor pressing on it, which has caused serious complications like pneumonia, pneumothorax, and pleural effusions.

I’ve gone through several treatments — chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant — but unfortunately, the cancer has become resistant. Now, my doctors are trying a new treatment with immunotherapy, and there’s a possibility of continuing my case at a specialized hospital for rare diseases in Washington, D.C. (NIH).

To get there, I need help covering travel and lodging costs, and I also hope to bring my mother from Chile so she can take care of me during this process.

I haven’t been able to work for a long time, and I’ve already used up all my savings and emergency funds.

But through it all, I haven’t lost my faith.

With all humility, I’m asking for your help — to keep fighting and not give up.

Every donation, every word, and every prayer means hope.

Thank you for reading my story and for helping me continue this battle with faith and love.