Hi, my name is Briza, and I am fundraising on behalf of my dad, Hilario Montalvo. Over the past few months, my dad has suffered four strokes, and our family is doing everything we can to support his recovery. I wanted to create this fundraiser to help my parents with medical bills, rehabilitation costs, and many challenges that come with this journey.

My dad, Hilario Montalvo, has always been the rock of our family. As the eldest son, he has carried huge responsibilities his whole life and has always shown up with strength and love for others. He is strong-willed, and we truly believe that his spirit, along with the love and prayers we’ve received, has helped him fight through these last few months.

Since May of this year, our dad has suffered four strokes, the most recent being on August 18th. These back-to-back strokes have left him with challenges he is bravely working through in rehabilitation. His first stroke caused a slight loss of feeling on the right side of his body and the beginning of dementia. After his second stroke, all his strength on his right side was weakened extremely. He is currently relearning how to walk on his own again, regain his strength, re-learn how to write, and do exercises to help with his memory. He just recently got transferred from the hospital to a rehabilitation center and is working hard every day.

Through all of this, our mom has been by his side day and night. She’s spent weeks at the hospital with him, often going days without returning home, to make sure he was never alone in his fight. With my brothers and I living far away, she has carried so much on her shoulders and has been his biggest support system through this journey.

The funds raised here will go directly toward medical bills, rehabilitation costs, and the support my parents need during this recovery journey.

We are so grateful for every donation, prayer, and share of this fundraiser. No matter the amount, your support means the world to us and will help lift some of the heavy burden from our family so our dad can focus on healing.

Thank you from the bottom of mine and my family’s hearts for standing with us during this time.