Support Ray's Fight Against Leukemia

Help Ray — A Nonverbal Autistic Teen — Fight Leukemia

Hi, my name is Rita, and I’m raising funds for my son, Ray, a kind-hearted, brave, and gentle 19-year-old who is currently fighting Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) — an aggressive blood cancer that has turned our world upside down.

Ray is also nonverbal and autistic, and he experiences the world in a beautifully unique way. He expresses himself through gestures, connection, and quiet strength — and anyone who knows him knows how deeply he feels, even without words.

Since diagnosis, Ray has gone through:

Intensive chemotherapy

Numerous blood and platelet transfusions

Difficult side effects he can't easily express in words

Long, exhausting hospital stays

Now his doctors are preparing him for a bone marrow transplant, which is his best chance at survival.

Why We Need Help:

Caring for Ray during this process involves 24/7 support, communication tools, sensory accommodations, and a calm, stable environment — all while navigating the emotional and physical toll of cancer.

We are facing mounting costs, including:

Time off work to be with Ray full-time

Long hospital stays and travel

Medical bills not fully covered by insurance

Post-transplant recovery supplies, medications, and home safety changes

Special care needs for Ray's autism during treatment

How You Can Help:

If you’re able, please consider donating to help give Ray the care, comfort, and treatment he needs to survive. Every donation — big or small — eases the burden on our family during the most difficult time of our lives.

Even if you can't give, sharing this with others means the world to us.

Thank you for reading Ray’s story, for believing in his strength, and for being a part of his fight.

With gratitude,

Rita