A Diagnosis That Changed Everything

In 2022, what should have been a routine medical check-up became the moment our family’s life split into before and after.

Our son Bentley was just nine years old when doctors delivered the words no parent is ever prepared to hear: leukemia.

In an instant, normal life disappeared. School days, laughter, plans for the future — all were replaced by hospital rooms, test results, and a terrifying uncertainty we never imagined we would face. Watching your child confront a life-threatening illness is a pain beyond language, one that rewrites your understanding of fear, love, and endurance.

Yet from the very beginning, Bentley showed us something extraordinary.

Two Years of Courage Beyond His Age

For more than two years, Bentley fought with a strength that humbled every adult around him.

Round after round of chemotherapy became his reality. Each treatment brought harsh side effects — exhaustion, pain, nausea, and days when even standing felt impossible. His young body bore the weight of medications designed to destroy cancer cells but that also took a heavy toll on his strength.

Through it all, Bentley never stopped fighting.

He faced each hospital visit with quiet bravery. He endured needles, long stays, and isolation with a courage that inspired doctors, nurses, and everyone who crossed his path. As parents, we stood beside him, holding his hand, whispering encouragement, and clinging to hope with every fiber of our being.

We believed — desperately — that chemotherapy would be enough.

When Hope Was Taken Away Again

After two long, grueling years, the news came like a second devastating blow.

The chemotherapy had failed.

The treatment we had trusted, the path we had followed with so much faith, was no longer working. Bentley’s leukemia had not been defeated, and suddenly, the future felt more uncertain than ever before.

Doctors explained that a bone marrow transplant is now Bentley’s only chance at survival.

For our family, the ground fell away beneath our feet. The fear returned — heavier, sharper, and more urgent — because now, time matters more than ever.

A New Complication, A New Fear

As if leukemia were not enough, Bentley faced another life-threatening setback.

He developed severe brain swelling, a dangerous condition that placed immense strain on his already fragile body. Once again, we found ourselves helpless, watching our son fight a battle that no child should ever have to face.

Medical teams worked tirelessly to stabilize him, but every day became a fragile balance. Bentley continued to show strength that defied understanding, but the truth remained painfully clear: without a bone marrow transplant, his chances grow slimmer with time.

The Crushing Weight of Medical Costs

Alongside the emotional devastation came a financial reality that has nearly broken us.

So far, we have spent over SGD 313,500 on Bentley’s treatment — chemotherapy, hospital stays, medications, intensive monitoring, and preparations for a bone marrow transplant.

These costs continue to rise daily.

We have drained our savings. We have exhausted every financial resource available to us. We have reached a point no parent ever wants to admit — we cannot continue alone.

The burden of medical expenses has become overwhelming, and without help, we may not be able to give Bentley the treatment that could save his life.

Why We Are Asking for Help

As parents, asking for help is one of the hardest things we have ever had to do.

But this is no longer about pride or fear. This is about giving our son a chance to live.

Bentley deserves more than hospital rooms and IV lines. He deserves to grow up, to play freely, to laugh without pain, and to dream about the future every child should have the right to imagine.

The bone marrow transplant is his only hope.

Every donation — no matter the size — will go directly toward:

• The bone marrow transplant procedure

• Ongoing hospital care and recovery

• Life-saving medications and specialized treatments

Your support could be the difference between life and loss.

More Than a Patient — A Little Boy Full of Life

Bentley is not just a medical case.

He is a son whose smile lights up every room.
A brother who brings joy and laughter to our family.
A child full of energy, curiosity, and dreams yet to be fulfilled.

He loves to laugh. He loves to imagine his future. And despite everything he has endured, he continues to fight with a courage that amazes us every single day.

With the right treatment, Bentley has a real chance at a long, healthy, meaningful life.

Without it, that chance may slip away.

A Community Can Save a Life

We never imagined we would be standing here, asking strangers for help.

But today, we are reaching out with open hearts, hoping that compassion, kindness, and humanity can come together for one child’s life.

Your donation could:

• Help Bentley receive his transplant

• Give him time to heal

• Give him a future

Even sharing Bentley’s story can make a difference.

A Family Holding Onto Hope

Bentley’s journey has been filled with unimaginable pain, but it has also been filled with love, hope, and resilience.

He has taught us the true meaning of courage. He has shown us what it means to fight even when the odds feel impossible.

We are committed to doing everything in our power to save our son — but we cannot do it without you.

Please, if you are able, stand with Bentley in his fight against leukemia.

Thank You for Being Part of Bentley’s Fight

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for taking the time to read Bentley’s story.

Your generosity, your compassion, and your willingness to help mean more than words can express. Whether through a donation, a prayer, or simply sharing his story, you are giving our son something priceless: hope.

Together, we can help Bentley receive the life-saving treatment he needs — and give him the future every child deserves.

Thank you for standing with Bentley.