Helping Betzy Martha Martinez in her fight
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Betzy Martha Martinez is a beautiful young lady inside and out. She recently turned 18 years old, and four days later, she discovered that she had a rare and strong type of cancer (rhabdomyosarcoma in soft tissue) whose cases per year represent a low percentage.
This tumor is located in her right nasal cavity, part of her forehead and oppresses the right tear duct encroaching onto the base of her brain. She is currently undergoing aggressive chemotherapy with multiple side effects and will shortly begin radiation. The doctors do not dare to operate due to the size and location of this tumor. This has been a complete shock for both her and her entire family, but we are full of faith and hope that we will be victorious in this battle. The courage and desire to live of this sweet girl gives strength to all of us who love her.
She arrived to the United States from Cuba at eight years old, accompanied by her parents, Ramon Martinez and Betzabeth Gato. Upon arriving at the country, she didn’t know English, but her efforts were such that she is now ranked number 4 at North Shore Senior High School in Houston, TX, finishing the 12th grade. She is the president of the National Honor Society, coordinator of a volunteering organization that focuses on advancing child literacy and is a part of various other organizations within her school. She has a bright future ahead of her. She is an example of hard work and perseverance. She never gives up, and she never will. She is a great human being who has touched many lives in the last 18 years. Her situation becomes very difficult because her father is the sole source of income in her home, and for obvious reasons, he had to cut his hours due to hospitalizations and special care that she needs. However, the expenses in a situation such as this are high. We have created a GOFUNDME to help alleviate the financial burden that they are facing at the moment and one that is bound to increase moving forward. We appreciate any help you can give and appreciate the support of friends and family.
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Ella vino a EE. UU, desde Cuba, a la edad de 8 años, acompañada de sus padres Ramon Martínez y Betzabeth Gato. Al llegar no sabía hablar nada de inglés, pero se esforzó tanto que actualmente es la #4 en el ranking de la North Shore Senior High School en Houston, TX, donde cursa el 12 grado. Es la presidenta de la Asociación de Honor de su escuela, coordinadora de una organización de voluntarios que ayudan a niños a hacer avances en lectura e interpretación y además es parte de otras organizaciones de su escuela. Tiene un futuro brillante por delante. Ella es un ejemplo de trabajo duro y perseverancia. Ella nunca se rinde y nunca lo hará. Es un gran ser humano que ha tocado muchas vidas en los últimos 18 años. Su situación se hace muy difícil porque su padre es el único ingreso en su casa y por tener que dedicar tiempo en hospitalizaciones y cuidados especiales que ahora ella necesita, se ha visto obligado a recortar sus horas de trabajo. Pero como pueden imaginar, los gastos en una situación de este tipo son altos. Hemos creado una página de GOFUNDME para aliviar la carga financiera que enfrentan en este momento y que va a aumentar en lo adelante. Agradecemos cualquier ayuda que puedan dar y apreciamos mucho el apoyo de amigos y familiares.
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Fundraising team (7)
Sobeida Martinez
Organizer
Houston, TX
Ramon Martinez
Beneficiary
Betzy Martinez
Team member
Yanelis Martinez
Team member
Miguel Brito
Team member
Betzabeth Gato
Team member