In February 2025, what started as a severe flu turned into every parent's worst nightmare for Kathleen and Stefano. Their vibrant 4-year-old daughter, Xena, was taken to the hospital with a dangerously high fever. Initially diagnosed with Influenza A, her fever never went away, and she began experiencing severe leg pain.

After multiple trips to the ER, being told it was "just a viral infection," doctors finally ran blood tests. The results were devastating. On February 26th, Xena was rushed to the hospital in Penticton with an enlarged liver and spleen, leading to her immediate transfer to BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver, BC for urgent care.

On February 28th, following a bone marrow biopsy procedure Xena was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). The next day, she underwent surgery to have a port placed in her chest and immediately began chemotherapy.

Kathleen and Stefano have had to leave their jobs and their home in Summerland, BC, to be by Xena’s side during this intense battle. They will be living in Vancouver for the next 6 to 8 months, focusing solely on their daughter’s treatment and recovery.

We are raising funds to help ease the financial burden on their family so they can devote all their energy to Xena’s healing. Any donation, big or small, will help with medical expenses, travel, accommodations, and daily necessities.

Xena is a strong, brave little girl, but she and her family need our support now more than ever. Please consider donating and sharing her story.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity. We also ask that you would lift up this family in prayer.

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