Alberto, 17 years old, TX | 1 DAY WAITING

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Alberto found himself in foster care after doctors realized that his aggressive cancer wasn’t being properly treated by his parent. After enduring surgery to remove some nodules, he faced the heartbreaking news of needing to have his arm amputated when another mass was discovered a few months later. Just recently, he learned that new nodules have appeared in various places on his body. Now, he’s trying out experimental treatments in the hope of keeping the existing masses in check and preventing new ones from forming. It’s a lot to handle, especially for such a young guy, but Alberto remains incredibly kind, protective of his family, and fiercely intelligent. He dreams of living life like any other teenager, without the constant worry of cancer hanging over him.

For Alberto, his bike means so much more than just a way to get around; it's a symbol of his independence and strength. After losing his arm earlier this year, he taught himself to ride again, figuring out how to balance with one arm. Riding allows him to get to school and meet up with friends, but it also offers a rare moment of freedom in his life, which can often feel out of control due to his incurable cancer. When his bike was stolen last month, it felt like another blow, stripping away that sense of autonomy. With the financial strain of his ongoing treatments, his caregivers can’t afford to get him a new one, leaving Alberto missing the joy and freedom that biking brought into his life.