Story
William “Geo”, 16-year-old, The Children’s Hospital at Palms West
Geo was first diagnosed with Leukemia November 2018 and has been in treatment ever since. This soccer aficionado was once a highly active young man, but cancer has taken its toll on him and his family. Additionally, Geo’s younger brother was born with Hemihypertrophy (a rare genetic disease) causing the left side of his body to be enlarged. As Geo continues to battle blood cancer, his family is facing past due bills they cannot afford to pay.
Needs
This family of (6) lives in a trailer home with only one functioning bathroom since mold was detected in the second bathroom. With Geo’s compromised immune system, the mold needs immediate remediation. Essential repairs to the bathroom are in process, but have diverted funds from groceries, rent, electricity and car payments. In order to care for her children, Geo’s mother had to leave her employment as an assistant to a Chiropractor. Geo’s stepdad works as a carpenter, but is unable to makes ends meet during this temporary crisis.
