Michelle Mastrototaro

My name is Michelle Mastrototaro, the mom of this one amazing boy named Bryce. Our journey has been a sad one of tragedy and defeat. Our community is reaching out for the Mastrototaro family who is facing unimaginable challenges, one after another. In 2024, the two hurricanes that struck Tampa, FL, tragically cost them their home and their cars. They have been tirelessly working to rebuild their lives. Now, our beloved 16-year-old son, Thursday will be 17 Bryce, one of six children, has just been diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. This news is devastating, especially because Bryce is already a cancer survivor, having bravely fought this disease before. Adding to the complexity, Bryce also lives with the challenges of being blind and autistic, requiring specialized care and a unique approach to his treatments. To ensure Bryce receives the constant care he needs, as his mom, I dedicate myself fully to his constant medical appointments and chemo treatments. This decision, while absolutely necessary, puts a significant financial strain on my family, especially since they are already without reliable transportation due to the hurricane damage. While his father will remain employed, the loss of income combined with new medical costs and all the cuts Medicaid did and the ongoing need for transportation is overwhelming. We are reaching out to ask for your urgent support to help ease their burden. Your donation will directly assist with medical co-pays, specialized dietary needs, transportation to and from appointments, and help bridge the gap created by the loss of income as they navigate this incredibly difficult time. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a profound difference in Bryce's fight for health and help this incredibly resilient family face the immense hurdles ahead. Please consider donating and sharing Bryce's story widely. He is on his 6th chemo treatment and has 6 more to go. I feel his body is so fragile and I can't see him getting through six more. I cry at night. Then with all the overbuilding in my area, we have to fear losing our home again. Any help is appreciated. I had to make a new GoFundMe. The money is going to help with bills and the car I had to get for Bryce and his equipment. I big . And of course supplies needed to care for Bryce medical and wound care.