Support Cecilia's Fight for Life

Help Save Cecilia’s Life with Urgent Surgery

I’m reaching out on behalf of my sister-in-law, Maria Cecilia Apolinario Matutino, who is seriously ill and far from home in Israel. She needs urgent surgery to remove a benign tumor in her ear, jaw, and neck area (Pleomorphic Adenomas). Unfortunately, her medical coverage does not apply, and she needs $7,852 more for the surgery.

Cecilia promised my late wife, Letty, that she would check on me regularly, reminding me that I am loved. She has kept this promise faithfully since Letty's passing six years ago. Hearing Letty’s wishes in my heart, I’ve sent Cecilia some of my savings, but it's not enough.

Since November 2023, Cecilia has been trying to receive the treatment she desperately needs. As a primary Tagalog speaker, she has faced significant language barriers and has been given the runaround in a foreign healthcare system. Despite her efforts, she has been unable to secure the surgery without additional funds.

Cecilia has endured tremendous loss, having lost her mother, sister, and brother within a year and a half. She now needs our support more than ever. As her brother-in-law, I am doing everything I can, but I cannot raise this amount alone.

I am appealing to you, the kind-hearted members of this community, to help save Cecilia's life. Any contribution, no matter how small, would be a life-saving gift for her.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. I pray for your health and wellness.

Bless you,

Paul James Kruse Husband to beloved Maria Leticia Kruse

Brother-in-law to Maria Cecilia Apolinario Matutino

Statement from Cecila:

Good day HAPPY SUNDAY to everyone. My name is Cecil Matutino and i truely appreciate you all for taking a moment to read my story. I was diagnosed with PLEOMORPHIC ADENOMA in which need a surgery. I dont have the capability to hav it by myself since it cost a big amount. I would like please to ask help to People who hav a good heart so i could have a surgery and hav a longer life. I am knocking to those People to please help me with this problem.

MAY GOD BLESS US ALL. MARAMING SALAMAT PO