I’m starting this fundraiser for my brother, who means the world to me and so many others. He works at an animal hospital and has spent years caring for sick and injured animals with so much patience and love.

This past week took an unexpected turn for our family. On June 4th 2025, my brother was diagnosed with Classic Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage 2 unfavorable; this cancer has spread to four areas of his body. Hearing this broke our hearts; no one ever thinks something like this will happen to someone they love.

Even while dealing with this news, he’s still been trying to go to work every day to help the animals and families who rely on him. But as treatment begins, he won’t be able to keep working like he used to. Chemotherapy is tough, and he needs to focus on beating this cancer and getting his strength back.

He’s the kind of person who never asks for help, but now he really needs it. I’m turning to GoFundMe to help cover his chemotherapy, doctor visits, medicine and tests, monthly bills, and daily life expenses while he fights this battle.

Most importantly, we ask for your prayers and good thoughts for my brother as he goes through this fight. If you’re able to donate anything to help ease the financial stress, it would mean so much to our family. And if you can’t give right now, please share this page and continue to keep him in your prayers.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting my brother during this incredibly hard time.

With love and gratitude,

Maria Zapata