In March 2025, our family bought what we thought would be our dream fixer-upper. We moved in that May, excited to make it our home. Just two weeks later, our identical twin daughters, Lucy and Josie, were diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of leukemia.

Since then, every part of our lives has been devoted to their survival. They are just 9 months old, spending most of their days in treatment at Seattle Children’s Hospital. When they’re able to come home, we desperately need it to be a safe place for their fragile immune systems.

But instead, we’ve learned that our house is filled with dangers:

• Black mold in the bathrooms

• Galvanized pipes contaminating our drinking water

• Knob and tube wiring that poses a fire hazard

• Poor air quality and heating unsafe for immunocompromised children

Our contractor has told us the only way forward is a full gut renovation.

We are already facing overwhelming medical bills and never imagined that our home itself would put our daughters’ health at risk. We do have a GoFundMe set up, but the scope of this project is beyond what we can manage alone.

We are reaching out for help—whether that’s donations, sponsorships, or in-kind support from builders, contractors, or suppliers. Every bit of help will bring us closer to creating the safe and healthy home Lucy and Josie need.

This is more than a renovation. It’s about giving our daughters the best chance to heal.

Ways to support:

• Donate directly to our GoFundMe

• Share our story with your community

• Connect us with anyone who may be able to help with materials, labor, or funding

From our family to yours, thank you for standing with us.

With gratitude,

Mallory & Leif Carlson

(Parents to Lucy, Josie & Rowen)