Help Zoey Beat Leukemia

Zoey is a precocious, funny, and determined 3-year-old who loves unicorns, Bluey and K-pop Demon Hunters. She fills every room with laughter and light — but now, she’s facing the fight of her life.

Just over a week ago, my sweet and vibrant goddaughter, who once begged to visit the “giant witch” at Sam’s Club every day, was suddenly crying in pain on Halloween night instead of trick-or-treating. Soon after, her family received the heartbreaking news: Zoey was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).

In an instant, their world turned upside down. Zoey immediately began aggressive treatment, and she will spend most of the next 6 months in the hospital undergoing chemotherapy and other procedures.

Zoey’s parents, Carolina and Andy, are two of the kindest, most generous people you could ever meet. Carolina is the devoted mom of three strong, kind-hearted girls, and Andy brings joy to our community through his delicious Detroit-style pizzas at A Squared Pizza. Now, they are facing the unimaginable — watching their little girl fight cancer while trying to hold everything else together.

This campaign has been created to help alleviate some of the financial stress that comes with such a devastating diagnosis. Every donation — no matter how small — will go directly toward:

• Medical expenses and medicines not covered by insurance

• Loss of income while Zoey’s parents focus entirely on her healing

• Basic household needs for the family

• Emotional support and care for Zoey’s big sister, Ella, age 7

If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing Zoey’s story to help spread awareness and support. Your kindness and generosity will help this beautiful family focus on what matters most — helping Zoey heal. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for taking the time to read and share.

Please join Joellen and Joe Finazzo

and the Bendle/Farley/Woodbury families in supporting our darling Zoey in her fight against leukemia.