Goal:
USD $50,000
Raised:
USD $11,745
Campaign funds will be received by Alejandro Sanchez
Dear Friends, Family, and Kind-Hearted Supporters,
We are reaching out to you with heavy hearts and a desperate plea for help. Our beloved Owen, a bright and courageous 6-year-old, has been facing an unimaginable health journey over the past few months.
Three months ago, Owen underwent surgery to have a brain shunt placed to address a critical condition. While we hoped this would be the beginning of his recovery, his journey has taken a heartbreaking turn. Since the procedure, he has faced numerous medical complications that have disrupted his childhood and brought immense emotional and financial strain to the Sanchez family.
Most devastatingly, doctors have recently discovered several growing masses at the base of Owen’s brain, dangerously close to his spine. This new development has brought with it more hospital stays, extensive testing, and the looming need for complex treatments and surgeries to give him the best chance of recovery.
The mounting medical bills, travel expenses to specialists, and time away from work have placed an overwhelming burden on his family. They are doing everything in our power to ensure Owen gets the care he needs, but they cannot do it alone.
Your support, no matter how big or small, will help:
Cover the costs of ongoing medical treatments, including surgeries, therapies, and medications.
Support our family during this challenging time so Alexa and Alejandro can be by Owen’s side every step of the way.
Owen is a fighter with a bright smile that lights up the room, even in the face of hardship. He loves dinosaurs, monster trucks, and his sisters, and dreams of becoming an astronaut some day. We believe in his strength and resilience, but we also know that we need a community of support to help him overcome these challenges.
Please consider donating to help Owen on his journey to healing. If you’re unable to give financially, sharing this fundraiser and keeping Owen in your prayers would mean the world to us.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness, generosity, and support. Together, we can help Owen fight this battle and look forward to brighter days ahead.
With gratitude and hope,
The Sanchez Family
May the lord heal this child in Jesus name amen
I pray for a quick healing. I pray that the Lord uses the child mightily for his kingdom and for his glory. Lord, please heal this little boy in Jesus name!
God bless you! I pray for quick healing 🙏
God Bless you
Sending you so much love pray and support through this time I can't imagine the fear you have for your child's well being. Sending him a hug and sending prayers up 🙏🙏🙏
Parying for Owen and your family, my friend.
I’m praying so hard for your baby boy. God is a miracle worker! I’m claiming healing in Jesus name. - with love, your TikTok mama friend
March 11th, 2025
One more night.
He had a good night and we started out the day very well… mostly becaused he loves his new stuffed chicken!
He had his MRI and more scans done this afternoon and we have received yet another answer to our prayers! We had a brief explanation and we’ll have more details tomorrow, but so far there is nothing out of the ordinary or that wasn’t expected. There is some swelling, but it seems like it’s mostly from radiation- which was expected.
We will have to stay at the hospital one more night so the speech therapy team can feel more comfortable with him eating and drinking without issues amd so we can chat with the oncology and neurosurgery teams.
In spite of our mental and physical state, we feel like today was a ‘win’ and I’m hopeful to keep that same energy going into tomorrow.
Heavenly Father has shown us his hand throughout this journey and I know we’ll see more of that as our prayers continue to be answered.
❤️
March 11th, 2025
Ham sandwich.
Thank you for your prayers! He is still not 100%, but he is sooo much better compared to how he was last night!
After being in the ER for 5 hours, we were moved to the PICU so he could be sedated for the shunt tap. Fortunately, the tap showed that the shunt was not plugged so it didn’t need to be replaced and just needed to be adjusted. Shortly after, they were able to get us a room in the oncology unit where it’s quieter and much more calm.
He was able to eat and even had the special ham sandwich he had been asking for all day! I’m so grateful for the teams that have helped Owen, they truly go above and beyond.
Between the cancer treatment and his hydrosephalus, this little warrior has a lot on his plate, but he keeps on fighting!
If he continues to improve tonight, we should be able to be discharged tomorrow afternoon so we can get back to our normal radiation schedule. The MRI is also scheduled for tomorrow so the anxiety is running high, but we know we’ll witness more miracles in our lives. Please help us pray for those miracles.
❤️
March 11th, 2025
Warrior.
Owen has had a rough couple of days and today he became weak, had some abnormal breathing and a slight facial droop.
We’re currently in the emergency department waiting for scans and more information.
We’re praying that it just has to do with his hydrocephalus or just side effects from radiation.
Please pray for Owen. ❤️
March 7th, 2025
1 week down.
I wake up every morning hoping everything is just one big bad dream, but it’s not. Some days are good, but when reality hits… it hits hard. The radiation has side effects that we’ve treated with meds, but those meds have other side effects and I can’t tell you how physically and mentally exhausting it is for all of us. Owen is a fighter and he continues to fight every single day.
We’ve been so blessed with a place to stay, funds to spoil the kids with toys, coloring books, play doh, and literally anything else they want! We have the privilege of spending this time together and it’s really because of our amazing community, friends, and family.
I used to think I needed a “well thought out activity” so we could have fun with the kids, but lately I’ve been able to find joy and fulfillment in the small things… blowing bubbles, coloring, washing the car, and just eating together.
Owen will continue with radiation for another couple weeks and his next MRI is on Monday. We’re praying for miracles again and for improvements across the board.
I know we can’t mess up God’s plan, but I need Him to know that we want Owen here for a very very long time.
❤️
“Love is never wasted, for its value does not rest upon reciprocity.”
-C.S. Lewis
February 22nd, 2025
Hope.
We met with his oncologist today. Owen has been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive type of CNS melanoma that is internal and which cells have traveled up his spine and onto his brain. There have only been 10 pediatric cases reported worldwide and unfortunately, none of those kids have made it. We chose to not dive into timelines.
Knowing he’s a fighter, we’re holding on to hope as he starts treatment on Thursday! We know Heavenly Father has a plan, but we also believe in miracles.
Are we okay? Short answer, no.
Will we be okay? Short answer, yes… Whatever that may mean…
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“I speak of those final moments for which Jesus must have been prepared intellectually and physically but which He may not have fully anticipated emotionally and spiritually—that concluding descent into the paralyzing despair of divine withdrawal when He cries in ultimate loneliness, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”
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Against all odds and with none to help or uphold Him, Jesus of Nazareth, the living Son of the living God, restored physical life where death had held sway and brought joyful, spiritual redemption out of sin, hellish darkness, and despair. With faith in the God He knew was there, He could say in triumph, “Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.”
-From the talk ‘None Were with Him’ by Jeffrey R Holland
February 2nd, 2025
Big day.
The neurosurgery team wanted to another MRI of Owen’s head today and after anxiously waiting all day for an update, we were told “the MRI looks rock solid! The pockets [of fluid and blood] are basically gone!”
I’ve cried happy tears today because I’m so grateful his poor little brain is back where it should be- or at least it will be after it heals.
In addition to those great news, Owen once again impressed us with the amount of food he ate, he went potty on the toilet twice, and even going to the gym with the physical therapist to get some movement! He is still far from perfect, but the improvements he has made in the last few days have been amazing!
We’re excited to see him get stronger so we can soon go home, get better, and prepare for the next battle.
We’re still praying for miracles with his test results next week and for him to be stronger.
Thank you for your continuous prayers 🙏
One day at a time. ❤️
February 2nd, 2025
Busy day.
It seems like we met with so many teams, departments, doctors, etc… so we’re exhausted. The most important visit was from oncology and unfortunately there’s no results yet. They mentioned they have some ideas, but won’t know for sure until next week. They’ll also put him on the schedule for a PET scan so we can have more information. The “unknown” is still weighing heavy on us, but we’re grateful for everyone involved and trust they’ll provide the best care for Owen.
On another note, his desire to eat, speak, and move continues to increase! I can’t tell you how strong and resilient this boy is!
His incision is closing up nicely and he got a pair of cool goggles because he likes to sleep with his eyes open so hopefully this will keep them from getting too dry.
We’re now praying for him to have physical strength to move around this weekend which would put us on the path to go home next week sometime. In addition, we’re praying for miracles with his results.
One day at a time. ❤️
February 2nd, 2025
From Alejandro:
Today was a pretty good day.
We are still in the PICU and he’s still under heavy pain meds, but he has been pretty conscious and has been able to move his legs and arms a little bit. We’re still in ‘pain management mode’ because his nerves are irritated and his back incision is healing.
We’re praying that tomorrow he’s able to start talking and moving even more so we can leave the PICU and go back to the neuro unit.
This is a short update because I want to share a paragraph that Chad shared with me the day we found the tumors and it has comforted me quite a few times over the past two days. It comes from a talk titled “Enduring Trials.” I hope you can all take a couple minutes to read it before you say your prayers tonight.
One day at a time. ❤️
January 29th, 2025
Update from Alejandro:
Our fighter is out of surgery! After a long 7 hours, he’s stable and resting. The tumor was more complex that we thought, but we had the best surgeon and he was able to take care of everything. The tumor had created scar tissue around the nerves so whenever he moved, those nerves were getting pulled and stretched… that explains the intense pain he was feeling… honestly, I can’t fathom the actual amount of pain he was in. It’ll take some time to recover, but the nerves will be flowing freely soon! We’ll be in the PICU for a couple days followed by a few days of recovery, but he’s getting amazing care here at Primary Children’s.Click the Pray button to let the campaign owner know you are praying for them.