Help Support our Mom Estrellita in Her Fight Against Lung Cancer...

Hi, my name is Regina, and we are raising funds for our mom, Estrellita , who was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.

This news has changed everything for our family. . Watching her face this illness has been one of the hardest things our family has ever gone through. It's a cruel irony that someone as naturally quiet and humble as my mom,is now facing such a loud, aggressive enemy: cancer. For over a year, she's been fighting with a quiet strength that belies the ferocity of her battle.—she has always been the kind of person who asks for very little, content with the simple joys: a good meal (she absolutely *loves* to eat!), a quiet evening with my dad, whose "princess" she's always been. Her humor is subtle, often delivered with a twinkle in her eye, but it's always been enough to light up our lives. She's not one to complain, even now, enduring so much with a stoic grace that breaks our heart. .she’s the heart of our home. Now, we’re doing our best to lift her up.

Recently, her fight took a terrifying turn. She was hospitalized again with fluids in her lungs, a complication that has left her in excruciating pain, walking around with a drainage bag, a constant, heavy reminder of the illness consuming her. We're anxiously awaiting the results of the fluid tests, each minute stretching into an eternity. Once we have those answers, she'll need to spend another few days in the hospital for doctors to determine the next steps, to map out the next phase of her treatment.

The reality is, these "next steps" will undoubtedly involve more surgeries, more hospital stays, and more debilitating medical bills. We've been trying to manage everything ourselves, but the costs are overwhelming, far beyond what we can handle alone. it brings with it overwhelming financial strain. Between the costs of chemotherapy, radiation, doctor visits, medications, and everyday living expenses, we are quickly reaching a point where we can’t manage it alone.She is not ready to go. She has so much more life to live, so many more quiet laughs to share, so many more meals to enjoy. My dad needs his princess, and we all need our mom.

What makes this situation even more challenging is that she resides in the Phillipines where there is no medical insurance.** This means we are entirely responsible for all medical costs, from the very first blood draw and diagnostic test to every procedure and treatment plan. We have to pay for everything out-of-pocket *before* treatments can even begin.** The financial burden is immense and has put a tremendous strain on us. We're talking about covering vital tests, procedures, and eventually, ongoing treatments – all upfront.

This isn't easy for me to write, or for her to know we're asking for help. But her life, her comfort, her chance to keep fighting, is worth every ounce of my pride. We are humbly asking for any assistance you can offer to help cover her upcoming surgery, hospital stays, and the ongoing medical expenses that are piling up. Every dollar will go directly towards her care, giving her the best possible chance to continue her quiet, determined fight. Thank you for considering supporting my funny, humble, quiet mom.

We’re endlessly grateful for your love, prayers, and support. Thank you for standing with us during this fight.

With love and hope,

Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”