After Californian parents-of-three Zak Salazar and his wife, Cori, both received a cancer diagnosis only months apart last spring, the Go RVing team partnered with The Jennifer Hudson Show to present the Salazar family with an all-expenses-paid vacation.
This will give the family an opportunity to spend quality time together when they’re ready, said the RV Industry Association (RVIA).
Jennifer Hudson welcomed the Salazar family from Mission Viejo, California, to the Nov. 14 episode of “The Jennifer Hudson Show.” The following was taken from the show’s newsletter:
Zak, a park ranger, and his wife, Cori, a dental hygienist, are the proud parents of three children – Juniper, 4; Delaney, 3; and Luna, 22 months. Last spring, Cori was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in April 2023 and underwent two surgeries to remove the mass from her neck. In June 2023, Zak discovered that his terrible headaches were caused by a brain tumor called grade 4 astrocytoma – also known as glioblastoma multiforme. He had surgery to remove the tumor and is continuing to receive chemotherapy. Meanwhile, Cori receives blood testing every four to six weeks to ensure that her cancer does not return.
The pair said they are beyond grateful for the love and support they’ve gotten since receiving their dual cancer diagnoses. Many of their friends and family have pitched in to help look after their children in their time of need, and people from all over have contributed to their GoFundMe.
However, their constant doctors’ appointments have become a financial burden for the family and have kept the family from spending time together.
Hudson surprised the family with a gift of $10,000 to use any way they see fit. In addition, Go RVing sponsored an all-expenses-paid vacation across California when the family is ready.
Read the full story from The Jennifer Hudson Show here.