It is with the most profound sense of disbelief that we share some heavy news: Luis Washington Rodriguez Bayon, a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle, and soul friend, has been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), specifically Core-binding factor AML. At just 35 years old, Luis was admitted to the hospital immediately after a hematology appointment, and he is now on day three of chemotherapy. What began as routine blood work in April quickly escalated into a series of abnormal results, leading to this life-changing diagnosis. Luis has already spent a week in the hospital and is expected to remain there for at least another three to four weeks. The suddenness of this journey has left him and his loved ones reeling, as he had to leave his life behind at a moment's notice, not even having time to put away a meal before rushing to the hospital.

The emotional toll is immense—so many questions and above all, a deep love for life that is just getting started! Luis is just getting started with his activism, his art, his career, and his purpose. He has so much more to give to the world.

During this critical time, Luis cannot work as a massage therapist, yoga teacher, or MADBOLIC trainer. With a compromised immune system, he must be extremely cautious about exposure while in recovery. The funds raised will go directly toward his living expenses during his hospital stay and the months of recovery that will follow. Your support will help ease the financial burden so Luis can focus on healing and returning to the life and work he loves.

Luis is determined to survive and be cured—not just because cancer does not belong to him, but because he has yet to make his mark on the world. Inspired by the words of Mariah Carey's mother, he believes in saying 'when' he makes it, not 'if.' Your monetary contribution, if you are able, is deeply appreciated to help our son, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle, and soul friend through this challenging moment.

Beyond donations, Luis welcomes voice memos, especially of you singing or sharing spoken word, and asks for prayers and encouragement for his mother, Pilar, who is truly a pillar of strength. Every act of kindness, whether it's a prayer, a song, a dance, or a simple message, will help lift Luis and his family as they fight for his recovery. Thank you for standing with Luis and believing in his future.