Lea is a 42-year-old single mother doing her best to raise her 11-year-old son on her own. For years, she worked tirelessly, running a small store and selling whatever she could just to make ends meet. Every peso she earned went toward food, school supplies, rent, and all the little things her son needed. There was never much left for herself, but that never mattered—her son was her world. Being a single mother hasn't been easy. Without a partner to lean on, she carried the full weight of providing for their daily needs. Despite the struggles, she never gave up and always found a way to keep going for her son’s sake. But everything changed when Lea was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Her health began to deteriorate, and she was forced to stop working. Every bit of her savings has been drained by the growing costs of treatments, medicines, and medical tests. Now, she and her son are living with her sister’s family in Cavite, relying on their support just to get by. The cost of her medications and necessary tests has become unbearably high. Her siblings have done all they can, but the financial burden is simply too much to bear alone. Lea is fighting not just for her life—but to stay alive for the son who needs her more than anything in the world. Your prayers and financial assistance matter so much to us. Every bit of help you give brings hope, eases the burden, and brings us closer to giving Lea a chance to continue this fight. We want her to be alive for her son—to keep being the mother he needs. We believe in the kindness, generosity, and good hearts of people like you. Thank you for standing with us in this most difficult time.