Dear family, friends, and supporters
Help Tony Fight Stage IV Metastatic Melanoma
Tony has always been the one who shows up when others are in need - myself included when I went through heart surgery. He never hesitates to help, to give, or to stand beside the people he cares about. Now, he’s the one who needs us.
In May 2025, Tony’s life changed in ways none of us could have imagined.
What started as severe abdominal pain and a high fever quickly became an emergency hospitalization. Doctors discovered a serious bacterial infection in his blood and liver, along with multiple abscesses on his liver. After intensive IV antibiotics and a liver aspiration procedure, we believed the worst was behind him.
But during a follow-up MRI to monitor his recovery, doctors noticed something concerning in his pancreas. After multiple scans, tests, and a Fine Needle Aspiration biopsy, Tony received news that no one is ever prepared to hear:
He was diagnosed with Stage IV Metastatic Melanoma that has spread to his pancreas.
The words were devastating.
He was told he has a 45% chance of reaching five years - a statistic that now lives in the back of his mind every single day. But if you know Tony, you know statistics don’t define him. He is determined to fight with everything he has - not just for himself, but for the people he loves most.
He is fighting for more time with his family.
As he begins treatment and prepares for what will be a long and exhausting journey, the financial burden is overwhelming. Even with insurance, the costs add up quickly - ongoing treatments, specialized appointments, follow-up scans, travel to medical centers, frequent overnight stays, and medications.
That’s why I’m asking for your help for Tony.
Every donation will go directly toward Tony’s treatment-related expenses and travel to the specialists working to give him the best possible chance. Your support will help ease the financial stress so he can focus on what matters most - fighting this horrible disease.
If you’re unable to donate, please consider sharing this fundraiser. Every prayer, every message, and every share helps lift his spirits and remind him he’s not fighting alone.
Thank you for taking the time to read Tony’s story. Thank you for standing with him. Your kindness, generosity, and support mean more than words can express -especially on the hardest days.
With heartfelt gratitude, James
