Hello All,

For those who are new to my story, I was diagnosed with pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer metastatic to my liver on January 1, 2025. This diagnosis, which was precipitated by a few bouts of terrible heartburn came as a huge shock. As a lifelong athlete, lover of healthy food and avoider of toxic chemicals, the "C" word was one I NEVER considered would become a part of my life. Since the start of the year we have visited many doctors and pursued many treatments (chemo, radiation, holistic, etc.) with no positive effect. Unfortunately, when my cancer was discovered it was already considered by the experts to be too large and too dangerously enmeshed in my vascular system for me to be a candidate for surgery.

On September 15th I was hospitalized after internal bleeding left me with dangerously low hemoglobin. After two and a half weeks I was discharged and am now receiving nursing care at home and, per my team's advice, not pursuing any medical treatment at this time. As we continue to adjust to life after my hospitalization, we’ve realized our biggest need is consistent, reliable help for our family — from morning through bedtime.

We’ve been so blessed by our amazing babysitter, who drives the kids to school and helps during the busy after-school hours. That leaves us in need of daytime support at home for myself and Ava.

My sister, Erin, and her husband, Leonardo, feel called to relocate themselves and their two young sons from Cheshire, CT to Stamford to help provide this consistent care and support. To make this possible, we’re raising funds to cover their moving expenses and rent from December 1st through the end of the school year.

Any contribution will make a difference and, as always, your prayers are what we need the most. If donations exceed the cost of housing, the extra funds will help Jeremy’s family travel from Colorado to continue supporting us.

If you have housing leads, please reach out to us — especially since their stay includes the winter months (perhaps a family heading south might want someone to care for their home while they’re away!). While a seven month rental would be preferred, they are very open to other options.

Through every struggle and suffering, God always pours out many blessings. Our children and Erin and Leonardo's are quite excited to soon live close by and be at the same school together!

We’re so grateful for the incredible love, generosity, and prayers surrounding our family during this time. With love and gratitude,

Colleen & Jeremy (and Hannah, Daniel, Luke & Ava)

Erin & Leonardo (and Zion & Jasper)