Sacred Valley Friend in Need

Tour guide and all round amazing Peruvian man, Odon Perez, has been holding us as our guide in the Sacred Valley for over 6 years.

His wife, Marleni, has been diagnosed with cancer and now he needs our help holding her. Fortunately, it appears that the cancer has not metastasized but, as we all know, when it comes to cancer, we never know what the ongoing treatment will entail. Although medical costs are lower in Peru than the U.S., with the lack of tourism since the start of COVID, all of their savings have been used up as he has waited anxiously to get back to work.

As anyone who has traveled to Peru with us knows, Odon has done a lot for our community, tirelessly offering his deep knowledge, unfailing patience, and mischievous sense of humor.

Let’s help him raise funds to care for his wife.

Your donation will offer support for treatment and other needs of the couple and their two small children. They are meeting with her doctor to determine the next steps and are hopeful that a surgery will be scheduled within the next. week. They may have to pay the entire bill in advance, so time is of the essence!

Muchísimas Gracias!