Hi! I'm Cesar and my warrior of a sister is fighting a hell of a good fight against some pesky cancer that didn't get the message the first time...

About a year ago, my sweet sister went to the emergency room with a pain in her side and was diagnosed with High Grade Neuroendocrine Carcinoma. It's a gnarly and very rare lung cancer, especially uncommon in nonsmoking women her age. She fought like hell through really aggressive lung surgery, a hellish round of chemo, and some immunotherapy to keep recurrence at bay. She had her last round of chemo in July of last year and since then has been cancer-free.

We thought that was the end of this journey for her and life would carry on as it had before.

...well, maybe I'll just use her own words here:

And now our family is calling on the army of angels—our community of friends and family—to help her get through this next chunk of treatment. She'll be going through aggressive targeted immunotherapy and radiation for the next 6-8 weeks. I'm trying to help raise money for her to cover all the crazy out-of-pocket costs that come along with cancer treatment—cars for daily trips to and from the hospital, holistic and mental wellness, meal delivery, out of pocket medical deductibles, and on and on. Our community showed up before and anything you could chip in would be a blessing in spades. If nothing else, sending her notes of love and encouragement goes a very long way.

Our family thanks you in advance for any help you can throw our way.

In a heartbreaking turn of events, brothers Joe and Max Bricker, lost their beloved mother, Kristen Anne Viszneki unexpectedly, just five days after Christmas. In a cruel case of history repeating itself, Max walked in to find their mom had passed away. This was eerily similar to the way Joe walked in to find that their father had unexpectedly died of a heart attack. Their world turned upside down in that moment, as they now face an uncertain future without the love and guidance of their mom, compounding the loss of their father only a few years ago.

Joe and Max on vacation with Mom in Nashville

These boys are not just victims of circumstance; they are bright, resilient, and full of potential. With your help, we can provide them with the stability and support they desperately need during this difficult time.

We are raising funds to cover:

• Immediate living expenses, including housing and food

• Educational support to ensure they can continue their schooling

• Counseling and emotional support to help them heal

• Activities and programs that will nurture their interests and talents

Your support will mean so much to Max and Joe. Your kindness and generosity will allow Joe to finish his degree in Music, and pursue his passion as he works towards becoming a professional percussionist.

Max has an eye on college in the future; and is currently working his way through high school. Max volunteers to run the sound board and lighting at his church, and is an active member of his church’s youth group. A close friend of the family has compassionately agreed to serve as guardian for Max. The financial help you can provide will help Joe and defray some of the staggering costs associated with raising a child, allowing Max to heal and pursue his dreams.

How You Can Help:

Every dollar counts! Your contribution will go directly towards creating a safe and loving environment for Joe and Max. Even if you can’t donate, sharing this campaign with your friends and family makes a huge difference. If you reach out to ten friends, and each of them does the same, maybe this will land in someone’s inbox who has the means to donate, or has the contacts and followers to push this out worldwide.

Join Us in Making a Difference:

Together, we can help these boys find hope and happiness again. Let’s show them that they are not alone in this journey. Thank you for your generosity and support!

In loving memory: Kristin Anne Viszneki 12/2/1973 - 12/30/2024