I am an elementary school teacher in Surrey and my wife is an educational assistant in New Westminster. A few weeks ago my nephew fell while playing basketball, and complained his knee hurt. Since then, doctors confirmed that it was bone cancer. This past week they amputated  his leg.

His name is Denver.

Sherlyn, my wife's sister, is the mother of Denver, who is 15 years old. She said that Denver loves basketball and wants to become a police officer someday. He loves playing chess and loves his family. He’s a happy, kind and loving person.

In fact, when my wife and I and our family went to visit Denver and his family in the Philippines, Denver was the one boy that made an impact on me. He was so patient with our little baby boy at the time (we have 3 kids now) and played with his new cousin constantly.

He is one of those children that just makes you feel happy when you are around him.

Unfortunately, a prosthetic leg will cost $25 000. In the Philippines, the wages are a few dollars a day. They will NEVER save up anything close to it. With 3 kids, the few hundred dollars we sent doesn’t even cover the hospital bills, let alone a new leg. We feel helpless over here in Canada.

Then someone mentioned Go Fund Me, so here we are hoping that if I spread this to some of my fellow teachers, educational assistants and friends, and they spread it to their colleagues and friends through social media, maybe even $5 if you can give – well every little bit will help towards the goal of a prosthetic leg and hospital bills which are due now.

We have no expectations as there are so many people in need, but if you find in your heart to give a little to this child, then Denver and all of us are grateful to you – and thank you.

If you can share the link – thank you.

Mirek and Sheena Marounek