Support Blanca's Battle Against Stage 4 Cancer

Our mom Blanca is the epitome of a strong, independent woman. Growing up, I watched as she sacrificed many of her own needs and wants to provide for my brothers and me. She often gave up special moments to make sure that we always had food on the table and a roof over our heads. My mom always made sure the people she loved were taken care of. In addition to caring for her own children, she kept an open door policy and welcomed loved ones in need of a place to stay into our home. Even today, as my siblings and I are adults, she continues to prove that a mother’s love and desire to care for her children never ends. The love we have for our mom goes above and beyond anything anyone can ever imagine.

On February 5, 2025, our strong, caring mother Blanca was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer that metastasized to her liver.As the doctors curated her treatment plan, she continued to work. Before beginning chemotherapy, she conquered the Trans-Catalina Trail in just four days – hiking nearly 35 miles across Catalina Island with her son Buddy and his girlfriend, Ariana . As her treatment date approached, the reality of what lay ahead became increasingly clear.

Blanca will be participating in a clinical trial that her oncologist believes offers the best treatment option, given the aggressive nature of her diagnosis. This will consist of chemotherapy with specific anticancer drugs. She will also receive a holistic wellness treatment to revitalize cells affected by chemotherapy and replenish essential vitamins and minerals depleted during the process. This form of treatment is very costly and is not covered by insurance.

Blanca’s plan was to continue working during her treatments to support herself. However, the process often has many side effects that unfortunately does not allow a person to live their life as normally as they’d like. Our mom being the independent woman she is wanted to try and do everything on her own. I think she is being just as strong by asking for assistance from our family, friends, and community.

Your support will help Blanca keep up with her basic costs of living, additional treatments, and transportation to and from her treatment appointments. This will also give our mom the time to focus on resting, letting her body heal, and giving her time to spend with her loved ones. This news has hit our family hard. We have all witnessed the effects that cancer has on people we love. To see it happen to our strong and beautiful mother feels surreal.

If you are able to, we kindly ask you to please consider donating and sharing her page. Saying a prayer or sending positive words to her would also be greatly appreciated.

We love and wholeheartedly thank you all!