Kaiden Williams
July 14, 2026
Five-year-old Kaiden Williams has already lived through more heartbreak than most people experience in a lifetime.
Last year, he lost his mother to cancer.
Now, he is fighting cancer himself.
What first looked like an insect bite near his left eye quickly turned into every parent’s worst nightmare. Doctors discovered a rare and aggressive cancer called rhabdomyosarcoma.
Chemotherapy began immediately, but the cancer kept growing. Kaiden lost his left eye, and the tumor continued to spread, changing his little face in ways no child should ever endure.
His father, Kevin, is still trying to cope with losing his wife while desperately fighting to save his son. Between hospital visits, caring for Kaiden and his other child, and overwhelming grief, keeping up with work has become almost impossible.
But there is hope! Kaiden has been accepted for specialized treatment at the National Cancer Institute in India. The cost of his treatment, surgery, chemotherapy, housing, meals, and transportation is approximately US$25,000.
We’re asking you to help give this little boy the chance his mother would have wanted for him: a future.
Every donation brings Kaiden one step closer to life-saving treatment. If you can’t donate today, please share his story. It could reach the person who can.
Update: July 18, 2026
In partnership with Kids First Fund, Guyana, and head of operations, Ms. Varshni Singh, coupled with an outpouring of support from Kaiden’s community, this little boy has a fighting chance. He departed Guyana today, Saturday, July 18, 2026, bound for Nagpur, India at the National Cancer Institute.
Update: July 22, 2026
Just days ago, this little boy was in Guyana with a rapidly growing tumor that had become so aggressive it broke through his cheek and started growing in his mouth. Unfortunately, the advanced treatment needed is not yet available in Guyana, and time was running out for him. Thanks to your incredible kindness and generosity, Kaiden and his dad were able to quickly travel to India, where he finally has access to the specialized care he urgently needs.
They’ve settled in well, and Kaiden is now going through a comprehensive evaluation, including a biopsy, MRI, CT scan, blood work, and consultations with his medical team. Once all of the results are in, his doctors expect to begin treatment later this week. His treatment journey is expected to last approximately six months.
Thank you to everyone who donated, shared his story, and kept this family in your prayers. Because of you, Kaiden has hope.
Please continue to keep Kaiden and his dad in your thoughts and prayers as they begin this fight. We’ll continue to share updates along the way.
Thank you for standing with Kaiden and his family.
Donate Today!
Note: In collaboration with Kids First Fund Guyana, we are hosting this fundraiser to expedite Kaiden’s transfer and treatment.
Ways to donate:
GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/saving-kaiden
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Local Bank: Demerara Bank
Name: Lori Narine
Account: 2041325
For Wire Transfers
Account Type: Savings
Branch: Le Ressouvenir
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Mobile Money Guyana (MMG): 635-7060
(No phone calls to this number, please. This line is only for MMG. If you need to reach us, call 929-888-7432)
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VENMO: @SheaCharityGY
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Zelle: shea@sheacharity.org (Tag is “sheacharity” / Account Name is “Saving Hands Emergency Aid, Inc.”)
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