My name is Jennifer, and I’m writing this with the heaviest heart a mother could possibly carry. My 18-year-old son, Jayden, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive brain tumor—Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG), H3K27M-mutant—on September 4th, 2024. That day changed our lives forever.

Since then, Jayden has faced every challenge with strength and grace that most adults couldn’t imagine. He’s undergone surgeries, tried treatments, and fought hard every single day. But despite everything, his most recent scans show that the tumor is growing quickly and spreading. The disease is progressing fast. We haven't given up hope in any way and we still are looking into any possible radiation or clinical trial.

Right now, Jayden is experiencing serious symptoms—he’s losing his vision, he's lost his short-term memory, has an inability to stay awake, and his mobility and speech have been affected. We’re in the final stages of this devastating illness, and no words can prepare a parent for what lies ahead.

Although we’ve been incredibly grateful to receive help from foundations, family, and friends along the way, we are now facing unexpected and urgent needs—from costs in the coming weeks to preparing for memorial expenses. These are things no mother should ever have to plan for her child, let alone ask for help with.

But I’m here, humbly asking. If you feel led to support Jayden and our family in any way, please know it means more than words could ever express. Every bit helps us focus on spending this time with him, making sure he’s comfortable and surrounded by love.

Thank you for standing with us, praying for Jayden, and loving him through this.

With gratitude,

Jennifer (Jayden’s Mom)

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