My name is Sherwin, and for 14 years, I have had the privilege of knowing and supporting a remarkable man named Manuel, an evangelist in the Philippines. Today, I am asking for your urgent help for his incredible wife, Emily, who is not only a loving mother but is just as much a force for good in their community as he is.
A Partnership of Faith and Service
I first met Manuel online over a decade ago. Like many, I was initially skeptical. But Manuel’s sincerity was proven when he traveled to meet a visiting evangelist from my own sister congregation in the United States. They took photos together, and the man I knew only through a screen became a trusted, verified friend.
For years, I have supported their mission to build a congregation and share a message of hope. The most beautiful part of Manuel’s work is that he doesn’t do it alone. Every day, his wife, Emily, is right there by his side. Together, they walk through their community, rain or shine, sharing their faith and handing out tracts. She is a dedicated partner, a cornerstone of their family, and a pillar of strength in their ministry.
A Sudden, Devastating Diagnosis
Recently, their world was turned upside down. After a biopsy, Emily was diagnosed with breast cancer. The doctors have been clear and direct: the type of cancer she has requires a mastectomy, and they want to perform the surgery within the next 14 days.
This news is a heavy blow to a family that dedicates its life to serving others and lives with very modest means.
Our Urgent Goal: The Path to Healing
The cost of the life-saving mastectomy is $800.
This amount covers the entire surgical procedure that the doctors say is critical to her survival. For their family and local congregation, this is a significant sum that would take far too long to raise, and time is something they do not have.
Our primary and most urgent goal is to raise the $785 to ensure Emily can have her surgery without delay.
A Vision for Full Recovery
If we are blessed to exceed our initial goal, any additional funds will be a tremendous gift that will go directly toward her full recovery and the family’s well-being. These “stretch goals” would cover:
• Reconstructive Surgery: To help her feel whole again after the mastectomy.
• Recovery and Family Support: The recovery period will be challenging.
These funds would help cover living expenses and family needs while she is unable to be out in the field or care for her family in the way she always has.
How You Can Help
Emily has spent her life giving to others. Now, she is the one in need. Your donation, no matter the size, will be a direct answer to a prayer and will have a profound impact. You will not just be funding a medical procedure; you will be saving the life of a mother, a wife, and a woman of incredible faith, allowing her to heal and continue her life’s work.
1. Donate: Every dollar brings us closer to the urgent $800 goal.
2. Share: Please share this campaign with your friends and family on social media.
The power of a share is immense and can connect this story with someone ready to help.
Thank you for taking the time to read this story and for your compassion. Let’s rally together to give Emily the fighting chance she so deserves.
