Mellene Hallgren

My Name is Mellene Hallgren, and I am helping my friend's mom Erlinda Belia to battle cancer. In Erlinda Belia's family's own words: Help Us Support Our Cancer Warrior Mom A mother's love is one of the greatest blessings in life. Today, with humble hearts, we are asking for your help to save ours. Our beloved mother has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer that has metastasized to her bones. This heartbreaking diagnosis has changed our lives overnight. She is now facing the toughest battle she has ever fought and urgently needs chemotherapy and continuous medical treatment to keep fighting. Before this illness, our mom was a dedicated farmer who spent most of her life working tirelessly in the fields. From the break of dawn until the sun set, she worked with her own hands, nurturing the land she loved so dearly. She found peace in nature—the fresh air, the mountains, the trees, and the simple joys of life. Farming was not just her livelihood; it was her passion and the way she lovingly provided for our family. She is one of the strongest women we know—hardworking, independent, selfless, and full of life. Her laughter was contagious, her spirit uplifting, and her heart always open to help others. We never imagined that someone so strong and full of life would one day face such a devastating disease. Cancer has taken a toll on her body, but it has not taken away her will to live. There are days when the pain is unbearable, and the uncertainty is frightening. Yet our mom continues to fight with courage and faith. She still smiles through her tears and holds onto hope for better days—not just for herself, but for her family, whom she loves so deeply. As her children, it is heartbreaking to watch her go through this while also worrying about the overwhelming cost of treatment. Chemotherapy, medications, hospital visits, and other medical expenses are far beyond what our family can afford alone. That is why we are reaching out to kind-hearted people for help. No donation is too small. Every contribution will go directly toward her chemotherapy and medical care. If you are unable to donate, simply sharing her story and offering your prayers would mean so much to us. As a family from the Philippines, we have done everything we can to find assistance. We have reached out to government offices, charitable organizations, and other possible sources of support, hoping to ease the burden of her treatment. Unfortunately, despite our efforts, the help we desperately need has not come. Our mother has spent her entire life planting seeds—in the fields she cultivated and in the hearts of everyone she touched through her kindness, generosity, and love. Today, we pray that those seeds return to her through the compassion and generosity of others. Please help us give our mom hope. Help us give her more mornings to enjoy the beauty of nature she loves so dearly, more moments with her children and family, and more time to live the life she has worked so hard for. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your prayers, kindness, generosity, and unwavering support. Please keep our mom in your prayers. Together, we believe miracles are possible, and together, we can help her keep fighting. If you are unable to give financially, we kindly ask that you help us by sharing our mother's story with others. A simple share can reach someone who may be able to help, offer support, or keep her in their prayers. Please share her journey with your family, friends, community groups, and anyone whose heart may be stirred to help. In moments like these, even the smallest act of kindness can become a source of strength. Our mother has always been a fighter. She spent her life working as a farmer, enduring long days under the sun to provide for our family with love, dignity, and unwavering determination. Today, she faces her greatest challenge yet—a battle she cannot fight alone. We hold onto hope that through your generosity, prayers, and compassion, she will have the opportunity to continue fighting and create more precious memories with the people she loves. From our family to yours, thank you for standing with us during this difficult time. Your support, in whatever form it may come, means more than words can express. With sincere gratitude, faith, and hope, Our Family The Family of Our Cancer Warrior Mom