Hi, my name is Brianna. I am reaching out on behalf of my beautiful daughter, Natalina, who was diagnosed with leukemia at just 60 days old. She just had her first birthday and has already shown so much strength and courage in her very young life. Together, our family, hospital staff, and anyone who has met her can all agree she is the happiest, sweetest, most captivating little girl. Despite all she has faced, she continues to shine with resilience. She is a true example of God’s grace and love, which pour out through her innocent demeanor.

Natalina is a twin to her beautiful sister, Noella, born on September 20, 2024, at 35 weeks gestation. From the moment they arrived, they were thriving little fighters, surpassing so many odds as twins. Sadly, at 60 days old, Natalina showed signs of unusual bruising that appeared overnight. In confusion and fear, we rushed her to the ER on November 17. Testing began immediately, and when her bloodwork came back completely abnormal, she was rushed to Denver Children’s Hospital for further evaluation.

After a long night of tests, we received the heartbreaking news: our 2-month-old baby girl had infant acute lymphoblastic leukemia. She was admitted right away and began treatment. On the morning of November 20, Natalina received her first central line and started chemotherapy that evening. Since then, she has been fighting like a true warrior, enduring relentless treatments at Children’s Hospital.

In the past 10 months, she has undergone anesthesia more than 20 times for various procedures and treatments. Her battle has been filled with ups and downs, with many setbacks as she works toward remission and eligibility for a bone marrow transplant. Along the way, we learned that Natalina carries a rare genetic rearrangement (KMT2A) that makes it extremely difficult for her to reach remission.

In May, her disease progressed to her brain after she unexpectedly began having seizures. She has been on treatment ever since, but on September 16—just four days before her first birthday—we were told the disease in her brain had shown no improvement. She is now hospitalized, receiving yet another chemotherapy regimen in hopes of progress while her team prepares for the next phase, which may require radiation or a biopsy—options I was desperately hoping to avoid.

Through it all, we continue to trust God and place Natalina’s future in His hands. She is one of five children, and alongside her twin sister, she has three older brothers. All were tested to see if they could be donor matches. By the grace of God, her oldest brother—who just turned 16 in June—was found to be a perfect match. With incredible selflessness, he has chosen to donate his bone marrow to his baby sister in hopes that this lifesaving treatment will be successful. We pray Natalina will soon be cleared to receive her transplant.

The road ahead is long and uncertain—emotionally, physically, and financially. As a newly single mother of five, I have had to leave work to become Natalina’s full-time caregiver. The financial burden of hospital stays, treatments, medications, travel, time off work, and daily living costs has been overwhelming, and we are struggling to keep up.

Most importantly, we are asking for prayers. I believe in the power of prayer and in asking for help when we are in need. I am deeply grateful for every person who has lifted Natalina up in prayer. If you are still reading this, thank you for taking the time to hear just a piece of her story. Please continue to keep Natalina in your prayers and in your hearts as she awaits her transplant.

If you are able to donate, your generosity will help ease the financial burden so I can remain by her side through treatment. Even if you cannot give, sharing her story means the world to us.

Thank you for your love, prayers, and support. We are holding on to hope, and your kindness helps keep us strong. God bless you all. xoxo