Stand by Jose: Health and Legal Aid Needed

Hello everyone,

We are the children of Jose Manuel Ruiz Valadez, and we are reaching out during a deeply difficult and emotional time for our family.

Our father is a 53-year-old undocumented immigrant from Guadalajara, Mexico. He is a devoted husband, a loving father, and someone who has always put others before himself. Everyone who knows him will tell you he has a heart of gold — kind, hardworking, and humble.

Today, he is facing two devastating challenges:

1.) Serious health issues, including type 2 diabetes, acute kidney injury, cataracts in both eyes, and chronic stress.

2.) A looming deportation hearing that could take him away from the life and family he has built here.

Because of his undocumented status, and although he has a legal work permit as well as a social security number, our father has been unable to find a job that would hire him because of his deteriorating health, and with all of that burdening him, he also has limited access to the medical care he urgently needs. On top of that, he now faces the terrifying possibility of being deported soon. He has a court date coming up soon, and we are doing everything in our power to fight for him to stay here — where he belongs, with his family.

We are raising funds to help cover both his medical expenses and his legal defense. The money will go toward:

• Doctor visits, medications, and procedures

• Legal fees and representation for his deportation case

• Travel, documentation, and any related court costs

We know times are tough for many, but if you are able to give — even a small amount — it will make a huge difference in helping our father stay healthy and safe, and in fighting for his right to remain with his family.

Thank you for your time, your compassion, and your support. It truly means the world to us.

With love and gratitude,
The Ruiz Family