Marty Mendoza of Belton, Texas, is on a mission to give his son with autism a memorable Christmas. He’s asking the public to send letters and cards for his son, Marty, Jr., to open on Christmas Day.
The love that Marty Mendoza has for his son, Marty Jr., can't be described in words. Mendoza is a stay-at-home dad who has cared for his son for the last 30 years alone.
"I've been his mom and dad for almost 30 years. My ex-wife, when he was born, she up and left when he was about 2 years old," Mendoza said. "She said he was retarded. I hate that word. And basically, I've been his mom and dad ever since."
Mendoza said Marty Jr. suffers from severe autism, is non-verbal and is the absolute joy and light of his life.
The cards can be mailed to the address below.
Marty Mendoza, Jr.
419 West Avenue C
Belton, TX 76513
