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  1. Zaria Reeves

    Update on Jai First and foremost, the power of prayer is real, and we are witnessing that strength firsthand. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who has prayed, donated, shared, reached out, and surrounded our family with so much love during one of the hardest moments of our lives. Just a few days ago, we were facing so much fear and uncertainty, not knowing what the outcome of this heartbreaking situation would be. There were moments when all we could do was hold on to faith and pray for a miracle. Today, by the grace of God, we received one. Jai was extubated today, and the breathing tube has been removed. He is now responsive and is breathing on his own, though he still needs a little assistance. Seeing this progress has brought so much relief, hope, and gratitude to our hearts. He still has a feeding tube in place for now, but we are hopeful it may be removed tomorrow depending on how he feels. He is already communicating with us by shaking his head and waving, and those small movements have meant everything to our family. While he still has a long road to recovery ahead, this is a huge step in the right direction, and we are so thankful for every bit of progress. Thank you again to our family, friends, and everyone who has continued to lift Jai up in prayer and support us through this journey. Your generosity, kindness, and love have carried us through the darkest days. Please continue to keep Jai in your prayers as he continues to fight and heal. We love and appreciate each and every one of you more than words can express.

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  2. Gretchen M. Davis

    4/10/26 Had a rough day at work, as I seem to crash sooner each week getting chemo. I used to crash Saturday afternoon. I know feel the crash before my day at work is some on Fridays. To make to today worse, at the end of the day, I got an updated message on my KU health portal from my cardiac specialist. Updated note on my Dr. Shah's (Cardiac-Amyloidosis specialist and heart surgeon at KU) visit is hard to choke… "She has end-stage cardiomyopathy secondary to AL cardiac amyloidosis. Severe restrictive cardiomyopathy with biventricular involvement and right ventricular failure now. I am anticipating she will need cardiac transplantation.” So hard to see it in writing. I couldn’t get out to my car fast enough at the end of the day, broke down audibly bawling in the bathroom on my way out, which continued as I got out the door walking to my car as fast as I could drag myself out there with no energy hardly left to spare. Sat there and cried my eyes out ranting before even able to start the car to drive home. Everybody would've already attended my funeral if I had not fought like hell to get my diagnosis AND my treatment started. I’m fearing I might not make it to the end of the school year without having to be hospitalized. I’d drive myself to KU before letting the hospitals down here screw me up. Prayers appreciated. I’m really struggling. I know God’s got a plan for me. Pray that the perfect heart is blessed at the perfect time! Prayers for strength to keep fighting through the next 11 weeks of chemotherapy. Pray all pre-transplant tests give me the all clear. Praying so fervently and I know He hears my cries! Thank you so much for your support and prayers! I’ve got a long journey ahead!

    Gretchen posted a fundraiser update

  3. Olivia Thomas

    New Milestone Reached

    $10Kraised

    What Should Have Been Our Wedding Became a Cancer Battle

    92% complete

  4. Courtney Holden

    Just wanted to give everyone a quick update that Christiane is on the transplant list as of a few days ago! We are very grateful for all the support so far and appreciate every one of you for the donations, shares, prayers, and kind words. We are continuing to stay positive on this long journey ❤️

    Courtney posted a fundraiser update

  5. Suzanne Mendoza

    Please donate we don’t want my grandkids that are us citizens to be taken to El Salvador with their Dad who is a rapist / sex offender. In El Salvador they will not have a voiceover are running out of time

    Suzanne posted a fundraiser update

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