Hello!
We are trying to help out a fellow team member and friend, Alexis Martinez, at Frederico Outdoor Living whose son has has been diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. His son is currently undergoing chemo therapy and preparing for surgery. Any support, whether through a donation, a share to help spread the word, or simply keeping them in your prayers would be appreciated.
Donations collected will go towards supporting the family with any medical expenses.
Below is a little message Alexis’s has chosen to share in Spanish, along with its English translation.
Melquiades Roberto Martínez Salas era un niño muy feliz, le encantaba jugar fútbol, siempre fue su sueño ser jugador de fútbol, le encantaba jugar con sus hermanos, correr con sus amigos y le encantaba saltar y ser loco en general, desafortunadamente, le diagnosticaron un cáncer llamado osteosarcoma, este cáncer se ha propagado muy rápido, notamos que había estado cojeando y decidimos llevarlo al pediatra, nos enviaron a hacer radiografías, todo sucedió muy rápido, al segundo siguiente nos dijeron que tenía cáncer en la rodilla, los tratamientos comenzaron rápidamente, pronto lo operarán de la rodilla, ha sido muy duro para sus seres queridos, estamos pidiendo su ayuda, cualquier cosa ayudaría y que Dios los bendiga a todos con mucho más.
English translation:
Melquiades Roberto Martínez Salas was a very happy child. He loved playing soccer—it was always his dream to become a soccer player. He loved playing with his siblings, running with his friends, and he loved playing around and just being silly in general. Unfortunately, he was diagnosed with a type of cancer called osteosarcoma. This cancer has spread very quickly. We noticed he had been limping, so we decided to take him to the pediatrician. They sent us to get X-rays, and everything happened very fast—one moment later, they told us he had cancer in his knee. Treatment started quickly, and he will soon undergo knee surgery. This has been very hard on his loved ones. We are asking for your help—anything would make a difference. May God bless you all with even more.