This is Maria Munoz, my aunt, who is like a mother to me. When my mother died, she took care of me and my siblings, putting her life aside to take care of us.

Today, she suffers from kidney disease. This disease has been worsening her health. Seven weeks ago, she entered the hospital in Southampton, NY, with acute pain in her right leg. Doctors performed studies and found that she has a mass in her hip that is cancerous. They also found that she has a medical condition called spinal stenosis, which prevents her from walking. She also suffered a hip fracture and needed surgery. Additionally, she needs to remove a mass of calcium in her thyroid, which is affecting her bones, making them increasingly vulnerable to fractures.

Today, she was transferred to Stony Brook Hospital, NY, where they will perform the surgeries to relieve her pain. Due to her kidney condition, the pain medicine is very aggressive for her, lowering her blood pressure and requiring blood transfusions every two days. Today, I ask you that this story touches your heart and help us cover the medical expenses.