MEET MAYSON:

Mayson, 18, out of Page, AZ, is battling what has become a chronic medical condition. Mayson is a bone marrow transplant recipient. His story starts back in 2007, but we'll jump ahead a little bit so you get the gist.

Mayson was diagnosed in 2018 with vasculitis. After approximately 4 years of treating GPA vasculitis, it was determined that vasculitis may not be the leading cause of the issues at hand. Mayson suffered numerous stints of pneumonia, fatigue, malnutrition from vitamin deficiencies, amongst many other red flags.

Eventually, doctors decided it was best to look into something someone Mayson's age had never had, and if they did, it was a 1 in nearly 10,000,000 chance - myelofibrosis. Mayson received a bone marrow transplant in April of 2024. In February 2025, Mayson and his family returned home from Phoenix Children's Hospital. Because of the restraints requiring almost 24/7 care, Mayson's mom, Melody, cut back business operations and has only taken on work that allows her schedule to revolve around Mayson's care needs.

Mayson has since begun having further issues recovering from the bone marrow transplant. Mayson developed what is called "GVHD", or graft vs. host disease, which is essentially his old cells fighting his new cells. Additionally, in recent days, Mayson has experienced a lung condition which requires him to be on oxygen 24/7.

Mayson has to travel back and forth from Phoenix Children's Hospital to Page, which, between bathroom breaks, stops for medical checks, and more, turns a 4.5-hour drive into about 6. This lengthy trip requires them to stay in hotels when Ronald McDonald House can't provide lodging. It also costs them in gas and food. Additionally, when they travel, their stay could become indefinite. This leaves their home unattended with their 3 dogs. Between paying for their needs in Phoenix, they also must keep their life afloat in Page for their hopeful return.

Mayson is traveling to Phoenix in just a few days - anything helps to ensure their trip there and back is made possible. There's no telling how soon - or how far out their return may become. Updates will be shared as they become available.

If you can, please help Mayson and his family sustain their livelihood so they can come home.