Hello, my name is Leslie Vargas mom of Jowell Aran, and Jowell Aran is 15 years old and he been living with Myasthenia Gravis Degenerative Neuromuscular with Progeria since I was just one year old. My parents made the difficult decision to move to the United States after being told in Puerto Rico that I had no chance of survival due to a tumor behind my heart. Since arriving here in 2012, I have undergone multiple surgeries and treatments, including a cornea transplant that saved my vision.

Now, I face another critical challenge. I need a stem cell bone marrow transplant surgery in Atlanta, Georgia, to reset my immune system and stop it from attacking my muscles. This procedure is my hope for a better future, but it comes with a hefty price tag. My parents need to raise $15,000 to cover part of the surgery and additional expenses during the process and cost of moving. I am reaching out to you for help. Your support can make a life-changing difference for me. Thank you for considering our plea. My Cash App is $lesleyjdj, and PayPal is @lesleyjdj (Lesley Vargas).