Please help Jose Collado fight prostate cancer.

Our beloved Jose has just received the most difficult news of his life. He has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and doctors are calling it possibly terminal if left untreated. Jose urgently needs a $9,000 PET scan, has had over $1,200 in bloodwork, and surgery that will cost over $36,000. Doctor's visits and testing have already cost $1,600.

My cousin Jose, age 62, and his wife Lee have already spent all their life savings to cover the cost of his diagnosis. They are now facing medical expenses far beyond what they can manage alone, and Jose will need to take significant time off work to recover. Though Jose works in construction and plans to work as long as he can, his company does not offer medical benefits, so all medical expenses will be out of pocket. His wife, Lee, has been retired since age 64 due to her own health conditions, but she plans to find work to help support Jose during this time. But, she is having difficulty finding work at her age.

At just three years old, Jose came to the United States from Cuba with his parents and sister, marking the beginning of a new life in the United States. He raised his children on his own and is now the proud grandfather of seven beautiful grandchildren. He has worked hard all his life and always given back to his family and community. After the heartbreaking loss of his grandson Neo to SIDS, Jose struggled with alcoholism. But eight years ago, he turned his life around— he got sober, met the love of his life, Lee, in rehab, and together they have built a life filled with joy, family, fun, and second chances. He lights up a room, and I am grateful to call him family.

In the face of this devastating diagnosis, Jose needs our support. Every dollar raised will go directly toward his scan, surgery, treatment, and recovery, giving him the chance to continue being the devoted spouse, family member, neighbor, father, uncle, and grandfather we all cherish. Please consider donating whatever you can. Your generosity will provide Jose not just a fighting chance at life, but more years of laughter, love, and memories with his family.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping our family in this urgent time of need.

- Jacinta Bunnell & Lee Murray & Jose Collado