In 2022, my daughter Alexandria (Allie) was diagnosed with kidney cancer at just 29 years old. She bravely underwent surgery to remove part of her right kidney, and for a while, things seemed to be looking up. But in March 2025, everything changed again. She started experiencing headaches and numbness in her arm, which we initially thought might be related to our family history of MS. After a CT scan, I received a call from her that I’ll never forget: 'Mom, they found something in my head, they are sending me to the ER.' She was quickly transferred from Fairview Hospital to Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, where she endured countless tests, scans, and MRIs. The doctors discovered a brain tumor with extensive swelling, and the midline of her brain had shifted. She underwent two rounds of Gamma Knife Radiation, but while waiting for the next MRI, her husband found her after she had suffered her first seizure. She was rushed to the ER, had another seizure, and was again transferred to the main campus. Within days, she needed brain surgery to remove the tumor, which turned out to be a recurrence of her original kidney cancer. From March to December 2025, she couldn’t drive, was recovering from brain surgery, and was trying to regain her strength and independence. Her husband became her sole driver and support, all while changing jobs and managing countless doctor’s appointments.

Recently, we learned that the cancer has returned to her kidney and stomach. She will soon begin immunotherapy, and the road ahead is uncertain. My hope is to raise enough to cover their rent, car payments, and car insurance for at least six months. This would give them the chance to focus on her treatment and counseling, instead of worrying about bills and making ends meet.

I want to thank each and every person who takes the time to read our story, and anyone who is able to donate—no matter the amount. Your kindness will help Alexandria (Allie) and her husband focus on what matters most: her health and healing. My girl is so much stronger than I have ever given her credit for, and your support means the world to our family.