Our 9-month-old son, Adem, was recently diagnosed with a paraspinal neuroblastoma—a cancerous tumor in his right chest and back near the spine. Current imaging and genetic testing show that his tumor is low to intermediate risk and has not spread, which gives us hope, but he still faces a major, complex surgery to remove it.

Over the past weeks, Adem has gone through MRIs, MIBG scans, sedation, bloodwork, and countless hours at the hospital. This has taken a tremendous emotional and financial toll on our family. We are juggling time off work, travel to and from the hospital, parking and meals, and additional childcare needs for our other children.

We are humbly asking for support to help ease these burdens so we can focus on being there for Adem before, during, and after his surgery. Any contribution—no matter the amount—or simply sharing Adem’s story means more to us than we can express. Thank you for standing with our family during this incredibly difficult time.