Meet sweet Joel! This guy is battling for his life and we helped contribute towards a beach house for him and his family to spend some much needed time together. We are sending lots of love, hope and prayers to Joel and his entire family. Keep fighting !!
Thank You Means the Most!
Always makes it worthwhile when we get notes in the mail from our families. Much love and strength being sent to the Augustius family.
March 23rd Reflection
March 23, always a date to reflect on the calendar. Zippy is 9 years cancer free today. No matter how much time goes by, we are always grateful. We’ve helped quite a few patients throughout the first few months of 2024. Dylan pictured here is battling leukemia and his family has been through some financial hardship. We provided some assistance, so they can focus on what’s important. Lots of love and prayers to Dylan and his family.
Falcons Win for Lucian!
We had the absolute pleasure of hosting our latest patient, Lucian and his father at the Jets vs. Falcon game. Lucian has been valiantly fighting a brain tumor these last two years. He is a huge Falcons fan and wanted to attend the game to take a break from the battle and just have fun.
He did just that. As his father said “the best memory was created today, thank you so much.”
We are thrilled it worked out and even happier he saw his team win.
Brave Samuel
Meet our patient Samuel. This young man is battling very high risk B-cell Acute Lymphoid Leukemia. He is under going intense treatment while the majority of Sam’s family lives outside the US. We provided some financial support to Sam to help with medical costs and general living expenses. Sending a whole lot of love hope and prayers to y this incredibly brave young man. We’re rooting for you all the way to a healthy diagnosis !!
Delicate Battle of Osteosarcoma
Introducing our latest Zippyfund patient, Tyler, who is a young man battling Osteosarcoma. The sweet 12 year old is going through rigorous treatment and care for his bone cancer. His delicate diagnosis has provided a lot of side effects and frequent hospital/doctor visits. His mom has stopped working to care for him and his dad is on workman’s comp, so we were able to help their family with some financial support as a small way to alleviate the burdens they face. Sending lots of love and strength to Tyler and his whole family. YOU GOT THIS!
We Celebrate Paula !
Just a few days ago Zippy celebrated 8 years cancer free. A true blessing to our whole family. In honor or that date, meet our latest patient, the gorgeous Paula. Paula is battling Leukemia with a very uncommon mutation that affects a small percentage of patients. Paula is in intense treatment and then will have 2 years of matinence treatment. We provided her family with some financial support towards rent as they are going through this challenging time. Sending lots of love and strength to Paula!
March for Maria!
Happy March! Our latest patient is the sweetest young woman, Maria, at just 11 years old is battling Leukemia. Due to her delicate diagnosis, Maria follows a rigorous chemotherapy protocol that requires frequent clinic visits and hospitalizations. She sure is a fighter but has had numerous side effects due to her treatment and diagnosis. We helped her family with a payment for some household bills as her mother has not been able to work since her diagnosis. Sending lots of hope, love and prayers to the Grajales family.
Jaynalee is a True Fighter!
As we are halfway through February, meet our latest Zippyfund patient, Jaynalee, battling Pre-B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Jaynalee is undergoing rigorous chemotherapy protocol and requires frequent visits to the clinic and hospitalizations. This fighter has experienced quite a few side effects due to the chemo and continues to keep this smile on her face and fight through. Her mom has not been able to work to take care of Jaynalee and she is a single mother of two. We helped with paying some household bills to provide a bit of financial relief. We are keeping sweet Jaynalee and her family in her thoughts and prayers every day.
Sweet Aamya Fights On!
Meet our latest Zippyfund patient, sweet Aamya. At just three years old, she is battling B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Her mom is single mother of two and not working to take care of Aamya and her sister. We helped their family with some financial support, so they can focus on what is important, getting Aamya through treatment and in to remission. We are rooting and praying for the Rodriguez family every day.
2023 Starts with Marin!
Happy 2023! Meet this sweetheart Marin, battling Leukemia, but with a smile that lights up a room. His mother stopped working to be by his side for treatment, so helped by paying a portion of the families rent for a small bit of financial relief. Sending lots of love to the Castro family
Freddy Closes out 2022!
As we close out 2022, we wanted to highlight another patient and his family, meet sweet Alfredo “Freddy” who is battling a high risk Leukemia. He is in the thick of his treatment that will last almost three years. His mother stopped working to be by his side, so we helped to pay some household bills and a portion of their rent. Their family is in our thoughts and prayers every day as Freddy fights his fight!!
Happy Holidays to Jonathan & Family!
As we head into the magic of Christmas this weekend, meet one of our patients Jonathan. This young man is battling Leukemia as he is just starting high school and it’s taken a toll on him mentally and emotionally. We sent him a box of goodies for the holidays with some of his favorite things such as Penn State football and playing Xbox. We’re sending so much love and holiday wishes to Jonathan and his whole family.
Eric - You got this!!
Meet sweet Erik who is battling B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. His mom has been on a leave of absence from work without pay or benefits since his diagnosis this summer to be there with him every step of the way. We provided some monetary support to Erik and family for the expenses and financial burden that cancer creates. We are rooting for you Erik and praying for the Sims family every day. Keep that head up!!
Sweetheart Vallery
As we kick off the 4th of July weekend, we want to give a shout out to our latest patient, Vallery. This sweetheart is just two years old battling Leukemia. This fighter will be under intense treatment for the next two years with her family driving over an hour to the facilities for her to receive the best care. We helped her family with a mortgage payment as they continue to incur out of pocket medical expenses that are racking up. We are sending lots of strength, hope and love to Vallery and this beautiful family
Resilient Leciel Shines Bright
Meet beautiful Leciel. This beautiful 15 year old girl has been through so much and is now battling Leukemia. She is currently undergoing intense intravenous and oral chemotherapy. We sent her family some financial support as they go through the unthinkable. The Zippyfund is rooting for you and praying for you all the way Keep that smile shining bright!!
Fierce Laissa!
We are sending a whole lot of love to the fierce, strong Laissa. This 10 year old fighter is battling Medulloblastoma and has had brain surgery to remove her tumors. She is now undergoing intense chemo and radiation to continue to fight this disease. The Zippy Fund send her family some giftcards for travel to and from the hospital and meals. This young girl and her family have an uphill road ahead but we feel her spirit and are with her all the way.
Back at it in 2022!
We’re a little delayed in kicking off 2022 patient posts, but there have already been so many sweet faces we have helped……
This little one tops that list, the beautiful Kenda. This sweetheart is battling a cancerous brain tumor which has her in treatment for at least the next year. Her mother is a single mother, taking care of Kenda and her sister, which also working two jobs. A true inspiration. We helped with financial assistance towards household bills. Lots of love hope and prayers being sent to this family who is dealing with the unimaginable.
Special Messages from a Family.
A special message from a recent family we helped. These emails/notes mean the world and why we do what we do. Keep fighting, your spirit is palpable.
Rooting for Recovery!
Over the last month, The Zippy Fund has supported a few patients with household bills and financial assistance. Sometimes our patients do not feel comfortable sharing photos and we always respect their wishes. Riley, Sofia, Chana, and Natasha, we are praying for you and your families and rooting for your recovery and clean bill of health.