
Support Natalie’s Fight Against Leukemia
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On a regular summer day, 7-year-old Natalie was playing, laughing, and doing all the things a vibrant little girl loves. Just days later, she was in the hospital receiving the devastating diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML)—an aggressive form of cancer that requires immediate, intensive inpatient treatment.
In the blink of an eye, her family’s world was turned upside down.
Natalie has now begun a long and grueling journey of chemotherapy and hospital stays far from home. Her parents, Jill and Otis, have stepped away from their daily life to be by her side—juggling fear, exhaustion, and logistics no parent should ever have to face.
Anyone who knows Jill and Otis knows that they are the first to show up when someone is hurting, to offer help without hesitation, and to make others feel seen and supported. Now it’s our turn to show up for them—with the same compassion and strength they’ve always extended to others.
We’re raising funds to help ease the enormous financial burden this crisis brings—for Jill, Otis, Natalie, and her big sister, Cora:
- Travel and lodging costs for out-of-town hospital care
- Meals and daily essentials during hospital stays
- Time off work so they can be by her side
- Medical bills and long-term care support
- Anything that can help this family focus on what matters most—being together through this fight
If you’ve ever wondered how to show up in a moment like this—this is how.
Every donation, big or small, is a tangible expression of love, solidarity, and support.
And if you can’t give, please consider sharing this link to help us spread the word.
Let’s surround Natalie and her family with the care and community they need as they walk this difficult road. Together, we can make a difference.
With deep gratitude,
Team Natalie
Organizer and beneficiary
Erin McClintock
Organizer
Rutland, MA
Jill Lester
Beneficiary