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Join Marley's Fight Against an Aggressive Brain Cancer

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Help Marley Fight Pediatric High-Grade Glioma

Dear Friends, Family, and Kind Strangers,

We are reaching out with heavy hearts to share the story of our beloved Marley Starling, a brave and resilient 10-year-old who has been diagnosed with pediatric high-grade glioma, a rare and aggressive brain tumor. This devastating diagnosis has turned our world upside down, but Marley continues to face every challenge with incredible courage and strength.

Since this recent diagnosis, Marley has undergone brain surgery and has another surgery planned with treatment to follow, enduring long hospital stays, painful procedures, and countless doctor visits. Despite everything, she still finds the strength to smile, laugh, and dream.
Marley is a strong, outspoken and fearless young lady just like her Mom, Yashira and all the other women in her family. She is a cheerleader for the Manchester Knights and is a hip hop dancer with CT Dance. She is a fashionista, just like her Dad, Marlon. Marley enjoys arts and crafts and listening to Bad Bunny.

As you can imagine, the financial burden of medical treatments, specialized care, and travel expenses is overwhelming. Our family is doing everything we can to ensure Marley gets the best care possible, but we cannot do it alone. We are asking for your support—whether through donations, shares, or prayers—to help us continue this fight.

Every contribution, no matter the amount, will go toward:
✅ Medical treatments and therapies
✅ Travel and lodging for treatments
✅ Medications and specialized care
✅ Supporting Marley’s comfort and well-being

Marley is a fighter, and with your love and generosity, we are hopeful that we can give her the best chance possible. Please consider donating and sharing this campaign with your network. Your kindness means the world to us.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

With love and gratitude,
Friends of the Starling Family

#TeamMarley
#ChildhoodCancerAwareness #HelpMarleyFight
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    Sarah Pizzanello
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    Manchester, CT
    Malaija Richardson
    Beneficiary

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