Vince Ortiz fighting Cancer

Our Family of friends,

We hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. We are reaching out to you today with a heartfelt request for support as our buddy Vince/Vinny, as he embarks on a challenging journey in his life, a little lighter on his right side now.

Vince has recently been diagnosed with an aggressive form of testicular cancer. Within three short months his cancer had already become stage 3. He underwent surgery and he has begun a rigorous course of chemotherapy which is working but has left him depleted and feeling sick. He is unable to work or care for his mom and son like he used to. He has to be cautious with where and what he does. His white blood cell count is only at a .04 which means even a small germ/cold wipes him out. He was in the hospital this past weekend.

As you can imagine, this comes with not only physical and emotional burdens but also significant financial strain. Medical bills, travel expenses, and other unforeseen costs are mounting quickly.

We, as more than just friends, but family, want to rally around Vince and ease this financial burden so he can focus on his health and recovery. Every contribution, no matter how big or small, can make a meaningful difference in his life.

Here's how you can help:

1. Donate: Please consider making a donation to support Vince's medical and living expenses during this challenging time. Every contribution is greatly appreciated, and it all adds up to make a significant impact.

2. Share: Spread the word about Vince's situation within your networks. The more people who are aware of his story, the more support we can generate.

3. Offer Assistance: Vince is his mom’s care giver and shares custody of his son Mikey. If you can provide any other form of help, such as driving Vince to appointments, preparing meals for Vince, his mom and his son, or simply offering your company and emotional support, please reach out to me and I’ll give you his cell number so we can all stalk him together!

To make a donation, you can visit GoFundMe or send contributions directly to Venmo

We know that times are tough for many, and any support you can provide, whether it's financial or otherwise, will mean the world to Vince. Let's come together again and show him that he's not alone in this fight.

Thank you for your kindness, compassion, and generosity. We believe that with your help, we can make a significant difference in Vince's life and help him on his path to recovery.

Much Love

Mark Straz & The Vinny Nation