08/20/2026
Stand with Joe! Help his family through this fight 🦁💪
Joe was the captain of our Varsity Football team in 1999 and a standout defensive lineman. He is beloved by his classmates and teammates, his family, and anyone who has the pleasure of calling him a friend.
In August 2024, Joe was diagnosed with Stage IV intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of liver cancer. For nearly two years, he fought with incredible strength through relentless treatments, setbacks, and uncertainty. But the cancer has continued to progress. His body is growing weaker, treatments are becoming harder to tolerate, and his prognosis has become heartbreakingly bleak. Unable to work since January 2026, Joe now faces an uncertain financial and insurance future for the family he has always protected.
Through every step of this journey, Mattie—his wife of 15 years, best friend, and absolute rock—has cared for him tirelessly while raising their four children: Anna, Antonio, and 11-year-old twins Lilliana and Joseph. Being a father is Joe’s greatest pride, and all he wants is to guide them, celebrate their milestones, and share in the simple everyday moments. With Joe needing continuous care, Mattie is unable to work full-time, making their primary focus keeping their family supported and together.
If you are able to donate, no amount is too small, you will be helping support a family at a time they need it most.
Find the GoFundMe link here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with-joey-help-his-family-through-this-fight
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