I never imagined I’d be writing these words, but through prayer and seeking God’s guidance, I’ve come to realize that my wife and I are at a crossroads where we need prayer and support of our friends and family to face these challenges together.

My name is Esteban, and I am reaching out to you with a heavy heart but full of love for my wife, Maritza. For almost four years, she has been courageously battling stage four cancer, a diagnosis that turned our lives upside down and left us clinging to hope against all odds.

Maritza is my heart, my partner, and my reason to face each day. She is my gift from God, someone who has always put others before herself—a devoted mother, a caring friend, and a woman of deep faith and compassion. Watching her fight this relentless illness has been both humbling and heart-wrenching. Despite the pain and challenges, she greets each day with prayer, bravery and grace that inspires everyone around her.

But the road has been unimaginably difficult. As a retired husband with no steady income, and neither of us with insurance, I’ve poured every bit of my savings into her treatments. We trust our Lord and Savior for her healing, knowing He will reveal His promise as we pay medical bills, specialized care, and the medications that Maritza desperately needs. While I would give anything to ease her suffering, having this financial burden has become overwhelming.

Today, I am asking for your help—not just for what the Lord reveals to you how to receive your blessing, but for your prayers and the hope it brings to someone in the fight for their life. Your generosity and prayers can help us afford vital medications, medical appointments, and therapies that could improve her quality of life and sustain her in this battle.

Maritza means everything to me, and I cannot bear the thought of her not having the chance to explore every possible avenue of treatment. If you find it in your heart to contribute, —you will be giving us time, hope, and the chance to continue fighting together.

Thank you for reading our story. Your prayers, your kindness, and your support mean the world to us. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for standing with us during this unimaginable journey.

With gratitude and hope,

Esteban