I’ve never asked for help before — I’ve always tried to help others myself. But now, the most important person in my life — my mom — is seriously ill.

She has always been kind, compassionate, and selfless. She taught me to do good, to care for others, and to believe in the power of kindness. Today, I’m reaching out because she is facing something we can’t handle alone.

My mom has been diagnosed with chondrosarcoma — a rare and aggressive type of bone cancer. She needs urgent surgery and prosthetic reconstruction to save her arm. The costs are overwhelming, and we cannot afford it on our own.

I’m only 18, and my mom is the only parent I have. I’m so afraid of losing her — but I believe in miracles, and I believe in people. Every donation, no matter how small, brings us one step closer to hope and healing.

Please, help my mom keep her arm. I dream of the day she’ll be able to hug me again.

June 15 is my birthday — the greatest gift I could ever receive would be your help to save my mom.

From the bottom of my heart — thank you.