Fighting liver cancer with hope, courage, and the love of family

Hello everyone,

My name is Aurelio Rios, and I never imagined I’d be writing something like this.

Last week, I was rushed to the hospital with severe abdominal pain. After several tests, the doctors discovered that my bile ducts and liver were completely blocked, preventing toxins from draining. My liver was in danger of failing. I had to undergo an emergency surgery where they placed a temporary drain inside and outside my liver to help it function.

At first, the doctors thought it might just be an infection or a gallbladder issue. But when the biopsy results came back, they told me something I never expected to hear — I have cancer of the liver duct (bile duct cancer).

Hearing that word, cancer, takes your breath away. It’s hard to describe the fear that goes through you when you start thinking about your family, your wife, your children, and what might happen if you’re not there anymore.

Our Journey and Decision

After a sleepless night filled with worry, my wife Vendy and I sat down the next morning to gather our strength and find a way forward. We decided that we will face this challenge with courage and faith.

We are exploring natural and holistic treatments, while continuing medical evaluations and testing to understand the full extent of the cancer. These treatments are very costly, and since we currently don’t have health insurance, paying for them has become a real challenge. But we believe in giving my body every chance to heal in the most supportive and balanced way possible.

Our Family

I have three wonderful children — Andres (20), Zeezah (12), and Maya (8). They are my world and the reason I keep fighting every day. I worked in construction for years to provide for them, but right now I am unable to work because of the drain that was inserted into my liver. My amazing wife, Vendy, is now the only one bringing in income, and she’s doing everything she can to hold us together — but we are falling short of what’s needed to cover our expenses.

Why I’m Asking for Help

I’ve always believed in working hard and helping others when I can. Asking for help is not easy for me — but right now, I have to think of my family, and I know that sometimes life calls for community and compassion.

We are humbly asking for your support, whether that’s a donation, a share, or simply your prayers and positive thoughts. Every bit of help will go toward treatment costs, ongoing tests, and supporting my family while I focus on healing.

I truly believe that with hope, faith, and love — anything is possible. I’m committed to fighting this every single day — to heal, to stay strong for my wife and our girls, and to walk out of this stronger than before. Your support gives me the strength to keep going, to take the next step, and to believe in brighter days ahead.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for reading my story, for caring, and for standing with me and my family during this difficult time. Your kindness fuels our courage, and together, I know we can overcome this.

With deep gratitude and love,

Aurelio Rios & Family

(Vendy, Zeezah, Maya, and Andres)