Hi, there- This is a fundraiser to benefit Ezekiel Romero (Zeek). On March 29th 2023 Zeek was diagnosed with Pontine Glioma, an aggressive malignant (cancerous) brain tumor that develops in a part of the brainstem called the pons. The pons is the portion of the brain that helps send messages to the spinal cord and the rest of the body, controlling important functions like heartbeat, breathing, sleeping, balance and bladder control. Zeek has undergone surgery and now has a shunt placed in his head to relieve some of the pressure from the fluid build up and also had a port put in for treatments. Zeek has attended and completed radiation treatments, in addition to other multiple treatments in and out of town. With minor progress wins comes additional challenges. While one tumor died off, another, and much larger, has taken its place. In turn has shortened the estimated time frame Zeek will be with us. We are at our ropes end and grasping for any available possibilities. Upon research, and speaking with other families affected by cancer, we have discovered Dr. Burzynski’s cancer research and patient care program in Houston, Texas. Dr. Burzynski’s personalized and precision cancer therapy utilizes an understanding of each patient’s genetic make-up to unravel the biology of their cancer. Using genetic information, the physicians attempt to identify treatment strategies that may be more effective and cause fewer side effects than would be expected with standard treatments. The catch is they don’t work with insurances and treatment is paid out of pocket. We are asking for donations to aide us in at least attempting this program in hope we can gain some relief, comfort, and additional time with Zeek. Anything helps! Please donate and/or share.