Almost 3 years ago, we were struggling to get pregnant. I had my own health issues to overcome. Then, in December 2021, we found out we were pregnant. Fast forward to October 2022, and our little Lily Ray was born. I joke that she even chose her birthday, after 60+ hours and 5 epidural needles, she arrived on a Monday afternoon. On the same day that her middle namesake was born.

She is the most amazing kid I know (I know every parent says that). But, my girl's got moxie. She's smart as a whip and loves to figure out how things work. Her motto is "if it stands, it stacks" (future architect?). She was crawling by 4 months, walking by 6, and running by a year. She's strong physically and strong-willed. We are convinced it's that very strength that has been helping to get her through the past couple of months.

At the end of January 2025, Lily was diagnosed with Leukemia. As parents, you are never prepared for it to happen. Unfortunately, Lily's chemotherapy has led to severe infections requiring extended hospital stays and specialized treatments. The costs of her extended hospital stays, specialized treatments, and ongoing medications are expected to be substantial. Which is why we are needing to raise funds. Between Lily's care and the impending medical bills, we know we have a long road ahead and want to make sure we can do everything we can to provide the best care for her when she can hopefully come home from the hospital and receive care via outpatient instead of inpatient (as it has been the past two months). We are hopeful that with continued treatment and support, Lily will be able to return home and live a happy, healthy life.

We know money is tight for so many people, so we appreciate any donations people can make as it will help us greatly in caring for our little warrior, Lily. Please consider donating to help us support Lily in her fight against leukemia. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a difference. Please share Lily's story with your network to help us reach our fundraising goal.

These funds will help with the care for Lily over the next 2.5 - 5 years that her treatment will last.

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