Hi all!l and Merry Christmas! 

Billy started getting sick with what seemed to be a cold back in the end of October. He went to the Doctor many times, and he just seemed to get sicker. So when lung x-rays showed nothing, they did a CT scan. The CT found a mass on/in his left kidney. More testing and MRIs showed Renal Cell Carcinoma. Our primary Dr took this seriously and was able to get him scheduled with Urology and Oncology. Prognosis at this time is unknown. We are hopeful for the best case scenario, that the tumor can be removed. We won't know for a few more weeks.

Billy is the primary source of income for our family and has been on medical leave since November 5th, 2024. It was our understanding that his company would provide short term disability. With that, we would be ok. However, we just learned that is not the case until FMLA runs out. FMLA is 12 weeks and is unpaid. It is unclear how long his Dr's will have him on medical leave as they fear an injury or stress on the tumor. It is located on the back side of his kidney. It does protrude, causing a visible lump on his back, and the kidney is grossly inflamed.

We hate to ask anyone for help, but we have no other alternatives.  Who do you turn to in times of desperat  need? The copays for all of the Drs will need to be paid to be seen, plus the copays for surgery when that comes. The mortgage is due for November and December. Utilities, insurance and groceries still need to be covered. We already sold a vehicle and personal items to cover some expenses and Dr bills. There isn't anything left to sell. 

Anything at this point helps. Please share this fundraiser in hopes that we can raise more money. We thank you, from the bottom of our hearts for any help at this time. Bless you, and Merry Christmas!

The Marquez Family