In November of 2022, Alodio Risueno began feeling sick. He was initially misdiagnosed with bronchitis, but when he didn’t get better, he returned to the doctor, and he was subsequently diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer, which spread to his lungs.
The 13-year member of IBEW 1245 recently underwent surgery for a mass removal that was completely blocking his left lung airway. In September, he is scheduled for another surgery to remove his left kidney. As the sole provider for his five children and wife of 17 years, Brother Risueno is faced with the challenge of supporting his family during his lengthy cancer treatment.
The Risueno family has set up a GoFundMe to assist with the financial hardship, and all are encouraged to give what they can and share a message of support.