The Frank Family is in need of love and support as they start the long journey against cancer with their 10-year old daughter, Charlotte. Charlotte had a fall during soccer in mid-October which led to increasing back pain in the coming days and weeks, sleepless nights, x-rays and other routine testing.

After another sleepless night and no answers to what was causing Charlotte’s increased pain, her doctor recommended they head to Lurie’s Children's Hospital in Chicago for more testing on November 13, 2022. After an MRI in the ER that night, a large mass was detected near Charlotte’s spine. More tests the following days confirmed that the mass was a rare type cancer that affects mostly children.

Charlotte has a quiet strength and a quick-witted sense of humor. Along with her gorgeous wide smile and determination in everything she does, we know that she will overcome this diagnosis with the help and love from family, friends and the Libertyville community.

We ask that you pray for healing and strength over Charlotte. Pray for her siblings, Violet and George. Pray for her parents, Michelle and Eric, that they may find the strength and courage during this difficult journey. Pray for the family and friends who love Charlotte so dearly. Pray for the team of doctors and nurses who are working tirelessly to get Charlotte through this.

So many of their supporters have asked how they can help. Therefore, we are setting up this fund that will go into an account for Charlotte to help cover her increasing care, medical bills, weekly commutes into the city for her appointments and maybe a little fun for Charlotte. :) This will be a long road for the family, with 67 weeks of treatment.

Thank you for your incredible support and generosity. The family truly appreciates it! It means so much!

To follow Charlotte's journey, please find her on Caringbridge, https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/charlottestrong

Charlotte Frank, Charlotte Strong