Hi everyone!

My name is Annie and on Tuesday, September 4th, my boyfriend, Mani was diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

I wanted to organize this GoFundMe because Mani is an amazing person who is incredibly strong, loving, and always there for those he cares about. He is a grad student at Northern Illinois University and is pursuing a master's in digital marketing. He plays club volleyball for Northern Illinois University, loves to travel, and this past summer he completed an internship in downtown Chicago.

As he undergoes treatment, including chemotherapy, frequent hospital visits, and other medical expenses, he and his family are faced with not only the emotional hardship but the financial one as well. The cost of treatment, medication, travel, and daily living expenses add up quickly, and it’s overwhelming.

I am setting up this GoFundMe to help cover these costs and to ensure Mani can focus on what’s most important—fighting this disease and getting better. Any contribution, big or small, will make a tremendous difference.

I understand that not everyone may be able to donate, but even sharing this page and spreading the word would mean the world. Your support, prayers, and positive thoughts are incredibly powerful and appreciated more than words can express.

Thank you so much for reading this, and for any support, whether financial or emotional.

With gratitude,

Annie