Help support Ava’s road to recovery

We are not usually a family to put our business out there, but we are in a time of need. My niece Ava, 17, hasn't been feeling the best for about 2 months. Countless doctor's visits and no real answers besides a "pulled muscle" or "asthma," all while no one was really looking into the problem.

On Saturday, May 24th, my niece was complaining of chest pain and was brought to the hospital. They discovered a grapefruit-sized mass pressing on her heart and lung, so she was instantly transferred to Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital in Orlando, FL. There, she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma stage 2.

We know Ava is going to do great through her treatments, and she will be able to go back to being a normal teenager soon. She is the epitome of a warrior, and she is going into this battle head-on with a positive attitude and ready to kick cancer's butt.

In the meantime, it will be a tough few months on her and her family. My sister is out of work due to being in the hospital with Ava 24/7, along with her father, who is an OEF Combat Veteran. There will be many expenses throughout these next few months, and the idea is to take the financial stress off my sister and brother-in-law so they can focus on Ava. Any contribution, no matter how big or small, helps make a difference, even if it's just a prayer or a share.

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