My 16-year-old son, Jaiden, has recently been diagnosed with Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. Hearing those words about your child is something no parent is ever prepared for. As a mother of four watching one of your babies that you love so deeply face something so serious is heartbreaking and overwhelming.

Right now, our focus is on supporting Jaiden, keeping his spirits high, and standing beside him as he goes through this difficult process with incredible courage.

We believe deeply in the power of prayer, community, and the strength of the people around us. During this difficult time, we are asking our friends, family, and community to come together and help support Jaiden.

If you feel called to help, there are many ways to support our family:

• Donating to help with medical expenses, travel, and the many unexpected costs that come with cancer treatment

• Sharing this page so Jaiden’s story can reach others

• Sending prayers, encouragement, and positive thoughts

Every act of kindness, no matter how small, means more to us than words can express.

This is the moment where we lean on our village — where our community shows up and reminds Jaiden that he is not fighting this battle alone.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your support, love, and prayers. It truly means the world to our family.

Together, we can help Jaiden stay strong and supported through this chapter of his life.