Let's STRIKE OUT Landen's Leukemia

Let's STRIKE OUT Landen's Leukemia

My best friend, Shannon, has received one of the hardest pieces of news a parent can face—her son, Landen, has been diagnosed with leukemia.

Landen is a senior in high school with big dreams and aspirations, excelling academically and as a talented athlete. What started as a routine follow-up quickly turned into a devastating diagnosis: B-cell lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL).

Landen is an incredibly strong and determined young man, and I have every faith that he will persevere and overcome this battle—with God, his amazing mother, and the love of those around him by his side. But no matter how strong they are, this journey will be incredibly difficult, impacting their entire family in ways beyond measure.

Shannon is one of the most fierce, determined, and selfless mothers I know. She always puts her children first and will move mountains to help anyone in need—often pushing herself to the limit before ever asking for help. But even the strongest mothers need support when fighting for their child's life.

I’m asking friends, family, and our community to come together to help relieve the financial burden Shannon will face over the next 2.5 years. She has had to stop working to provide full-time care for Landen while also caring for her four other children.

Beyond everyday living expenses, she will be making weekly trips to Pensacola for Landen’s treatments and frequent heart monitoring, as his existing heart condition further complicates his diagnosis. This means countless miles on the road, hotel stays, takeout meals, medical expenses, child care for her other children, and more. The list is endless.

It would mean the world to me if we could come together to lift some of this weight off Shannon’s shoulders so she can focus entirely on Landen and her family during this critical time.

If you've read this far, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I will also be setting up a Meal Train where Shannon’s family can receive gift cards for food, DoorDash deliveries, home-cooked meals, or even just heartfelt messages of encouragement. Most importantly, we ask for your prayers for Landen and their family.

With sincere gratitude,

Nicole