Calli’s Village: Let’s Lighten the Load During Chemo

(With Love, Childcare, and a Whole Lot of Heart)

Hi friends, family, and generous souls,

We’re raising funds for someone who would never ask for herself — our beloved Calli. She’s currently navigating her third round of chemo in just 2.5 years, all while being a single mom to two energetic six-year-old boys. She’s doing it with grit, grace, and the kind of humor that somehow makes you laugh and cry at the same time.

Now, let’s be honest: chemo is brutal. Kids are chaos. And doing both at once? That’s a full-blown drama/comedy/action movie — without commercial breaks or stunt doubles.

Despite it all, Calli does what she always does — keeps her chin up, finds humor in the madness, and shows up with love for her boys and everyone around her. But even superheroes need sidekicks.

Why We’re Here:

As her closest friends — her soulmates — we’ve been lucky enough to walk through 14 years of life, laughter, and love with Calli. And right now, she needs her village more than ever.

Calli was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in November 2022, just a few years after adopting her twin sons, Parker and William. Being a mom was her dream — one she fought hard to make a reality. And now, she’s in the fight of her life to stay here with them.

We’re raising funds to cover reliable part-time childcare — so that during chemo weeks, long days, and unpredictable moments, Calli can rest, recover, and focus on healing, knowing her boys are cared for and safe.

Where the Funds Will Go:

Child care before and after school

>> Support during school breaks and holidays

>> Coverage on chemo weeks, when rest isn’t optional

>> Peace of mind in the midst of uncertainty

The average cost of childcare in Austin is $20,000 per child, per year. That’s a huge number for any family — and an impossible one for a single mom navigating treatment.

Our goal is to create a reliable safety net — something simple but powerful: consistent, loving help that shows up for her boys, so Calli can keep showing up for herself.

How You Can Help

Donate what you can — no amount is too small

Share this with your people — your network is powerful

Send wine? (Half kidding. But mostly not.)

Calli has shown up for so many people with love, laughter, and endless generosity. Let’s now show up for her — with child care, compassion, and a community that says: “You are not alone.”

With all the love,

Calli’s Village