Stand Strong with Hatcher: Taking Down Leukemia

On November 2nd, 2023, 10 year old Hatcher Lester was diagnosed with T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

Prior to the diagnosis Hatcher's parents, Brenda and Brandon, spent increasingly more time chasing down explanations for Hatcher's growing list of vague symptoms. Relief came when each doctor's appointment identified straightforward answers for his illnesses, yet something continued to feel not quite right. When Hatcher became sick in late October and could not recover, their worst fears were confirmed. Within hours of his diagnosis, Hatcher was medevaced to Seattle Children’s Hospital to stabilize his health and to begin treating the cancer. Impossibly, even immediate stabilization has been an uphill climb for Hatcher and he is currently on a ventilator so that his little body can recover for the fight ahead.

As any parent would, Brenda and Brandon have dropped everything to be at Hatcher's bedside.

The treatment for T-Cell ALL is intense and demanding. The road ahead for Hatcher is one no child or family should ever have to endure. At minimum, his treatment will involve lengthy hospital stays, extensive chemotherapy sessions, radiation treatments, and numerous plane rides. Almost certainly Hatcher’s family will have to navigate partial relocation to the Seattle area while he undergoes medical interventions. As you can imagine, the financial burden of receiving such a life-changing diagnosis is overwhelming. And the emotional toll on Hatcher, Brenda, Brandon and Owen cannot even begin to be accounted for.

We created this GoFundMe campaign because we deeply believe in the power of community. Your contributions, no matter the size, will help to lift the heavy weight on Brenda and Brandon’s shoulders and will make a tremendous difference in their lives. Your donations will not only help cover medical and travel expenses, but also provide the Lester family with the love, hope, and strength that our community is known for so they can focus on Hatcher’s recovery without the added stress of financial strain.

Please consider donating and sharing our campaign with your friends, family, and social networks. Spread the word and rally for our friends who do SO MUCH for others. Together we can make a lasting impact on Hatcher’s journey towards remission and the bright future we know he has ahead.

With gratitude,

Hatcher’s Team