My name is Joel Crawford and I'm starting this in honor of my son Kaleb Crawford. His twin brother Jacob and sister Natalie have been 3 of my greatest joys in this world. Saturday December 20, 2025 was the worst day of my life when I kissed his forehead for the last time. A little over 10 years ago, I lost my mother to suicide. Almost 5 years ago, I lost my step mother to pancreatic cancer. None of that pain compares to losing my son 2 days ago. Back in February, doctors found a large tumor at the base of Kaleb's brain. Medulloblastoma was what they called it. It was removed 4 days later, and for the next 2 months he went through radiation treatment, as well as chemotherapy through the end of November. He was supposed to be done. Ring the bell, everyone was so happy. He was so excited to get past this and move forward, but the cancer had spread. Complications came up and 1 short month later, his fight was over.

I've always worked very hard to provide for my family. I'm and IBEW electrician out of Richmond, VA. I want so desperately to be able to do things for my children to ease their burdens. To get Jacob into a car, take them on a vacation, to pick up the pieces from the loss of their brother and try to move forward. I want to raise awareness for charities that help families whose kids are fighting this horrible disease, and help the brighten the spirits of those children. I'm asking for help to help my family recover. If you can help, I thank you so much! If not to my family.. find a local charity that helps these children and donate there. Please consider sharing this on social media. Please say a prayer for my kids and my family and hug your kids one extra time for my son. There's one more angel up there tonight. I so desperately wish there wasn't. God bless and thank you.