Stand With Colin and the Lagos Family

Colin and the Lagos family are facing every parent’s worst nightmare. Colin has a mass in his brain, and the journey ahead is filled with uncertainty and heavy financial strain.

This amazing family has always given their love and support to others — now it’s our turn to lift them up. Every prayer, share, and donation makes a real difference, helping to cover medical costs and allowing the family to focus on what matters most: being together and supporting Collin in his fight.

At first, the Lagos family felt uneasy about accepting financial help. But after encouragement, they agreed with the understanding that these funds will be used to help them get through this season. And if they are blessed with more than what is needed, they plan to donate the remainder to the hospital or a charity close to their hearts.

✨ This is our chance to come together for Colin and his family. Every donation, prayer, and share will ease their burden and surround them with love during this difficult journey.

➡️ Please donate today and help the Lagos family focus on what matters most — Colin’s healing.

Below is a statement from Michelle and Chris:

For the last few months, Colin had been experiencing migraines that would occasionally lead to vomiting. At first, it was every few weeks. Since August, the frequency increased. We've worked with the pediatrician to find the root cause. Food allergy? Dehydration? Never a fever. Never a loss of appetite. No answers.

Last week on Monday, Colin started holding his head a lot and squinting or covering an eye to read. We made an appointment with the optometrist (thank goodness for someone's last-minute cancellation). She did the pressure reading in his eyes, told Chris it was dangerously high, and we needed to call our pediatrician and drive straight to the hospital.

We drove straight to UCSF Children's Hospital in Oakland. An attempt at an MRI was delayed because his braces and expander needed to come out! Bedside in the ER! A late-night second attempt at an MRI revealed every parent's nightmare - a mass in his brain. It appears to be more than one.

Saturday came with another MRI of his spine to ensure there weren't more masses. Thank goodness, that MRI was clear.

On Monday, Colin is undergoing a 10+ hour surgery to remove as much of the tumors as possible. This will relieve the pressure in his brain and allow us to better know what the next course of treatment is.

Throughout this all, Colin has continued to shine bright. His signature hugs have been replaced with fist bumps for everyone that comes into his room. He sat still like a champ through TWO MRIs without sedation. He was telling jokes right up until going into the OR, and even has doctors coming into his room to meet the amazing little boy that is the talk of the NICU.

Thank you for all the prayers and good wishes. Colin (and us) feel the warmth in our hearts and strength to keep pushing forward. Colin also said a prayer for all of you yesterday.

He understands what is happening and is scared. But more than that, he misses his friends and normal life.