Help Support Izayliah (Zay) Garcia in Her Fight Against Leukemia

Our beautiful daughter, Izayliah (Zay) Garcia, has been diagnosed with B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, and our lives have been turned upside down. On September 19th, Zay was flown to UNM Hospital and admitted to the Pediatric ICU for sepsis due to COVID. The very next day, we were told that her blood counts indicated the possible presence of leukemia.

On the day of her release, a biopsy was taken from her hip, and just two days later, we received the devastating news: Zay has leukemia. The following week, she was re-admitted to the hospital to begin her treatment.

Zay’s treatment plan is intense and includes chemotherapy through a port placed in her chest, as well as spinal taps and chemotherapy directly into her spine to prevent the cancer from spreading. As a result, Zay spends a lot of time in the hospital instead of at school or hanging out with friends. The normal childhood experiences she should be having have been replaced with hospital visits, treatments, and recovery.

Though Zay is expected to recover, her treatment will continue for the next two and a half years. We are hopeful, but this journey will not be easy.

The financial strain on our family has also been overwhelming. We have incurred weekly travel expenses, lodging, meals, and other unforeseen expenses on top of our regular expenses. While we understand that times are tough for many, any help you can offer—whether financial or through prayers and well wishes—will be greatly appreciated.

If you're unable to help financially, we would be incredibly grateful for your prayers, thoughts, and support.

God is good, and we trust He hears our prayers.

Thank you in advance for your donations, prayers, and well wishes. Your love and support mean the world to us.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Crystal and Juan Garcia