Story
Isaiah, 14 Y/O, University of Miami/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center/alex’s place
Isaiah was a star basketball player until he was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (Stage 3) in February of 2014. Isaiah and his parents were shocked and devastated by the severity of the cancer diagnosis and the immediate chemotherapy treatment that followed in order to save his life.
In May of 2015, the parent’s received more tragic news, Isaiah had been making slow progress and was in remission but had now relapsed and once again his life was in danger. Isaiah’s parents have been overwhelmed watching their son suffer while the stress associated with the medical debt continues to rise. The family remains strongly united in defeating the cancer but are exhausted from emotional and financial struggles. Since the relapse, the mother is unable to work full-time due to Isaiah’s required medical care.
Needs
Isaiah and his family need immediate help to pay for medical bills, food and basic needs.