Chet

in July, our brave 11-year-old Chet has faced an unimaginable journey. In mid-July, we were airlifted to Mayo Clinic for emergency brain surgery to remove a tumor and cyst from his brain. The surgery was successful, and doctors were optimistic, though we are still anxiously waiting on final pathology results to confirm whether the tumor is cancerous.

Recovery has had its ups and downs. Chet spent several days in the PICU as his care team managed complications like fluid buildup and speech issues—he’s currently experiencing aphasia, a language disorder caused by brain trauma, but we’re hopeful that therapy will help him fully recover.

On July 24, Chet was discharged from the hospital and is now home, working hard in recovery. He's already begun speech therapy twice a week. Physical and occupational therapy needs will be determined once school starts again. He’s showing strength and resilience every day, despite new challenges like peripheral vision loss in one eye.

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the support we've received so far—from family, friends, coworkers, and strangers alike. Your prayers and love have helped carry us through the darkest moments.

We still have a long road ahead: ongoing therapy, regular follow-up MRIs, and mounting medical expenses. We are humbly asking for your help financially. Any donation—big or small—will go directly toward Chet’s medical care, therapies, travel expenses, and the many unknowns still ahead. If you're not in a place to give financially, please consider sharing Chet’s story or sending a prayer or positive thought his way. We truly feel your love and support every single day.

From the bottom of our hearts — thank you.

Chet