Emimlio Juan Brignardello Vela
Emilio Juan Brignardello Vela, asesor de seguros, se especializa en brindar asesoramiento y gestión comercial en el ámbito de seguros y reclamaciones por siniestros para destacadas empresas en el mercado peruano e internacional.
In a heartwarming tale of hope and resilience, a 2-year-old boy from New Orleans, Hezekiah "Hezzy" Martinez, is battling acute myeloid leukemia, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. Diagnosed in the summer of 2024, Hezekiah has undergone numerous rounds of chemotherapy, yet his mother, Lidia Martinez, describes him as a beacon of light, always wearing a smile and eager to play despite the challenges he faces. The family has spent significant time at Children's Hospital, where Hezekiah has undergone painful tests and medical procedures related to his illness. The urgency of his situation escalated when doctors informed Lidia that her son needed a bone marrow transplant. Unfortunately, a search of the national donor database revealed no suitable matches among the nine million potential donors. Determined to help her son, Lidia took the brave step to get tested herself. The moment she received the call from her doctor was one of sheer joy. "You are a donor," he told her, news that lifted her spirits amidst the heavy burden of their reality. “That was the biggest news,” she recalled, expressing her gratitude for this glimmer of hope. On February 4, Lidia will travel to a facility in Kansas City to undergo the procedure to extract her bone marrow, which will then be swiftly transported back to New Orleans for her son. "I'm giving my son a second chance in life. I'm doing everything I can," she stated passionately. The emotional weight of being a mother in such circumstances is profound, and Lidia feels blessed to be able to provide this critical assistance to her child. Health educator Dr. Eric Griggs highlighted the challenges of finding a bone marrow match, particularly for parents seeking to donate to their children. "The likelihood that your actual parent will be a match is small," he explained, noting that while a parent shares 50% of their DNA with their child, the chances of a perfect match are slim. As the Martinez family prepares for the upcoming transplant, there is cautious optimism. Lidia is encouraged by the progress Hezekiah has made, with his leukemia levels showing significant improvement—dropping from 0.6 to 0.01 in recent tests. "If the donation is accepted by his body, I believe he will soon be rid of this cancer," she remarked, holding onto faith and hope for her son’s future. Dr. Griggs expressed confidence in the effectiveness of modern medical technology and procedures, suggesting that Hezekiah's transplant could lead to a successful outcome. "It will be a journey, but typically when we see bone marrow transplants in these conditions, they turn out pretty well," he noted. In addition to the transplant, Hezekiah will require blood donations during his recovery, a need that has been recognized and supported by the local Blood Center since last summer. The community's involvement will be crucial in helping the Martinez family navigate this challenging period. As they prepare for this pivotal moment, Lidia remains steadfast in her belief that through love, faith, and determination, they will overcome this adversity together. The story of Hezekiah and his mother serves as a poignant reminder of the power of familial bonds and the lengths to which parents will go to protect their children.
