WE ARE SO CLOSE TO OUR GOAL FOR DIANE! For those who haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Diane Paxson, she’s a 12-year-old girl standing 3 feet tall and weighing 43 pounds, all heart, strength, and spirit.

From her very first day, Diane has faced life with extraordinary courage. She was life-flighted to Children’s Hospital immediately after birth due to a rare genetic disorder that affects her heart, spine, speech, and internal systems. Despite the many difficult challenges she’s faced, Diane continues to light up every room she enters with her humor, resilience, and joy. Every day is a new test of strength for her, yet she meets each one with the same bright spirit and determination that inspire everyone around her.

Throughout her life, Diane has undergone multiple surgeries, each one a difficult hurdle that she has overcome with incredible bravery. Now, as she grows, her severe scoliosis has reached a point where it must be surgically corrected. The curvature of her spine causes daily pain and discomfort, affecting her quality of life, and this upcoming surgery offers the best chance for her to live and move more comfortably.

Beginning in January 2026, Diane and our family will be in Salt Lake City for approximately two months while she undergoes and recovers from this major procedure. The travel, lodging, and ongoing expenses will be significant for our family.

We are deeply grateful for any help or support you can offer. Every donation, prayer, and kind message means the world to us. Your generosity allows us to focus on what matters most: being there for Diane as she continues her journey toward healing.

With heartfelt thanks and love,

The Paxson Family