<div><strong>From Chiclayo to Chicago: </strong>

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<div><strong>Help 19-Year-Old Twin Brothers Fight Cancer Far From Home </strong>✈️

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<div>At just 19 years old, twin brothers Walter and José have endured more than most of us could imagine in a lifetime.

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<div>Originally from Chiclayo, Peru, the twins are now in the United States on medical visas, fighting a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer. After years of misdiagnosis and delays in care, their mother, María Isabel, made the courageous decision to bring them all the way from <em>Chiclayo to Chicago,</em> determined to fight for her sons' lives.

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<div> <strong>A Rare Cancer, a Rare Bond</strong>

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<div>Walter was diagnosed with fuso-cellular adamantinoma, a rare tumor that doesn’t respond to standard chemo or radiation. His brother José has also been diagnosed with early lesions of the same cancer. Tragically, Walter has already undergone an above-knee amputation of his right leg—and more recently, doctors discovered the cancer has now spread to his lungs.

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<div>Despite the physical pain and emotional toll, Walter and José face each day with courage and deep love for one another. They are not just fighting for their lives—they're fighting for each other.

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<div><strong> What Your Support Will Help Cover:</strong>

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<li>Specialized treatment and follow-up care at U.S. cancer centers

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<li>Advanced imaging and lung metastasis evaluation

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<li>Prosthetics and rehabilitation therapy for Walter

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<li>Living expenses as their mother cares for them full-time

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<li>Transportation to appointments and housing near care centers

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<li>Emergency medical costs not covered by charity programs

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<div>María Isabel has left everything behind—her job, her home, her country—to stay by her sons’ side every step of the way. She is their caregiver, their advocate, and their fiercest protector.<strong> A Mother’s Love Knows No Borders.</strong>

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<div><strong>✨ Every Dollar Counts</strong>

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<div>This family has already come so far, but the road ahead is long. With your support, they can continue accessing the world-class care that offers the best chance at survival.

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<div>Whether you can donate, share, or simply keep them in your thoughts, thank you for standing with Walter and José.

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<div>Let’s surround this family with the same strength and love they show every day.

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<div><em>SPANISH VERSION BELOW: </em>

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<div><strong>De Chiclayo a Chicago: Ayuda a Dos Hermanos Gemelos de 19 Años a Luchar Contra el Cáncer Lejos de Casa</strong>

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<div>Con tan solo 19 años, los hermanos gemelos Walter y José han vivido más sufrimiento del que muchos podrían imaginar en toda una vida.

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<div>Originarios de Chiclayo, Perú, los gemelos están ahora en Estados Unidos con visas médicas, luchando contra un cáncer óseo raro y agresivo. Tras años de diagnósticos erróneos y tratamientos fallidos, su madre, María Isabel, tomó la valiente decisión de traerlos desde Chiclayo hasta Chicago, decidida a luchar por la vida de sus hijos.

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<div> <strong>Un Cáncer Raro, un Vínculo Inquebrantable</strong>

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<div>A Walter le diagnosticaron adamantinoma fusocelular, un tumor poco común que no responde a la quimioterapia ni a la radioterapia convencional. Su hermano José también ha sido diagnosticado con lesiones iniciales del mismo tipo de cáncer. Trágicamente, Walter ya tuvo que someterse a una amputación por encima de la rodilla en la pierna derecha—y recientemente los médicos descubrieron que el cáncer se ha diseminado a sus pulmones.

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<div>A pesar del dolor físico y el desgaste emocional, Walter y José enfrentan cada día con una valentía inmensa y un profundo amor entre hermanos. No solo están luchando por sus vidas, sino también el uno por el otro.

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<div> <strong>¿Cómo Ayudará tu Apoyo?</strong>

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<li>Tratamientos especializados y seguimientos médicos en centros oncológicos de EE.UU.

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<li>Estudios avanzados y evaluación de metástasis pulmonares

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<li>Prótesis y rehabilitación física para Walter

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<li>Gastos básicos mientras su madre los cuida a tiempo completo

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<li>Transporte y alojamiento cerca de los hospitales

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<li>Costos médicos imprevistos no cubiertos por programas benéficos

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<div>María Isabel ha dejado atrás todo—su trabajo, su hogar, su país—para estar al lado de sus hijos en cada paso. Es su cuidadora, su defensora y su protectora más fuerte.

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<div><strong>✨ Cada Donación Cuenta</strong>

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<div>Esta familia ha llegado muy lejos, pero el camino aún es largo. Con tu apoyo, podrán seguir accediendo a la atención médica especializada que les ofrece la mejor oportunidad de sobrevivir.

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<div>Ya sea que puedas donar, compartir o simplemente tenerlos presentes en tus pensamientos, gracias por acompañar a Walter y José en esta lucha.

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<div>Rodeemos a esta familia con la misma fuerza y amor que ellos demuestran cada día.

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