Elizabeth's Brave Fight Against Cancer

Elizabeth is a devoted mother, a loving wife, and a truly radiant soul who brings warmth, strength, and compassion to everyone around her. Right now, she is facing a serious health battle—one that has brought unexpected challenges to her and her beautiful family.

In March 2025, Elizabeth was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor: IDH1-mutant grade 3 astrocytoma. She is now facing the toughest battle of her life, and she needs our help.

After undergoing a near-total resection, the bulk of the tumor was successfully removed. But a small part remains, and it could progress. Elizabeth faced a craniotomy and brain surgery with incredible bravery; she couldn't wait to get home to begin rebuilding her strength through daily walks, exercise, and even cold plunges. Every morning, she laces up her shoes for a run, followed by an ice-cold plunge, fighting not just to survive, but to thrive. She is a true fighter in every sense.

Elizabeth and her family have turned to one of the most advanced, personalized treatment options available: dendritic cell (DC) vaccine therapy at IOZK, an internationally renowned immunotherapy clinic in Cologne, Germany. There, doctors create vaccines tailored to a patient's unique tumor genetics — in Elizabeth’s case, targeting the IDH1 mutation — training her immune system to recognize and attack remaining cancer cells.

Despite everything, Elizabeth continues to fight with grace and unwavering faith, determined to stay strong for her daughter and husband, who are the center of her world. But the emotional and financial weight of this journey has become overwhelming.

Unfortunately, local treatment options in the U.S. are limited and cannot offer the same level of precision or hope. IOZK gives Elizabeth a real fighting chance and she will beat this.

This promising treatment is not covered by insurance, and the costs are steep. Between the diagnostic workup, immune therapy protocol, vaccine cycles, and ongoing care, the total will exceed $56,000 for the first round alone. And that is only for the first phase of treatment.

Elizabeth dreams of watching her daughter grow up, attending school, dancing on stage, and skating together each winter. Elizabeth and Mary are inseparable, sharing every moment side by side. She is doing everything to persevere.

Her strength, discipline, and unwavering spirit inspire everyone around her. She is the bravest person we know, and she will overcome this. She just needs a little help.

For years, Elizabeth battled endometriosis. Doctors told her she might never be able to have children. But she never gave up. Despite four heartbreaking miscarriages, she remained strong and determined. And because of that strength, their daughter Mary is here today — living proof of Elizabeth's unbreakable will. She didn't give up then, and she is far from giving up now.

Please, if you are able to help in any way — by donating, sharing her story, or offering prayers — you will be helping give Elizabeth the gift of time, of hope, of life.

Every donation, share, and prayer means more than words can say. With your help, we can surround Elizabeth with the love and support she has so generously given to others throughout her life.

Let’s rally around her and show her that she is not alone in this fight.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Elizabeth’s Family & Friends