Please donate what you can...thank you!

Hi...it's Ron Montenegro. Many of you probably already know, that my wife Marie, was diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer, on 10-15-22. I recently retired and we moved to Orcutt, CA back in April 2022.

When we received the diagnosis (6 mo later), it was hard to comprehend what we had heard. 2 surgeries later, followed by radiation, 4 rounds of chemo, use of the Optune device (brain stimulation placed on her head), made no difference in trying to stop the progression of this relentless cancer. It continued to proliferate, as evidenced by the routine MRI's she was required to take during her treatments.

Her Oncologist conveyed to me today, that further surgery to remove additional tumor mass and/or more chemo rounds, would do little to improve her medical condition. She has lost her sense of balance, left side peripheral vision, ability to walk, get in and out of bed, not able to shower or do any type of cooking/housework, etc. And her health continues to decline.

We opted for home hospice which will begin tomorrow, 8-16-2023. I will need additional caregiver health, during the evening hours, 7 days a week. Marie's Medicare does not include this extra help, that is desperately needed. It's another out-of-pocket expense, in addition to all the existing medical bills, copay, and coinsurance that continue, due to her cancer. Any help would be most appreciated to offset this additional expense. I want nothing but the best for my beautiful wife, and make the remaining time she has with us, as comfortable and worry-free, as possible.

God bless all of you and cherish all of those that are dear to you. All we have is the present moment. We don't know what the future holds. Life is precious and those we love, make it that much better!

Ron