On August 21, 2025, Briana and Brad were told that their two-year-old daughter, Briar Rose, had cancer. She was diagnosed with leukemia — B-ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) and has already begun her treatment at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. We are so fortunate to have one of the best hospitals for childhood cancer treatment in our backyard, but Briar Rose faces a long road ahead. In an instant, Bri and Brad’s — and our family’s life changed. We are all optimistic that Briar Rose will beat this. She is blessed with amazing parents (who pushed for bloodwork which led to her cancer diagnosis) her wonderful four-year-old brother Braeden and a close knit family who have all the support and love to give in the world.

The first six to nine months of Briar Rose’s treatment will be unpredictable at times and intense. Bri and Brad have already been grappling with major life changes — one of them will need to stop working to give their daughter the best care she needs — all while maintaining their everyday lives and care for Braeden and themselves. Briar Rose’s treatment is expected to last two to two-and-a-half years.

While there is a part of all of us that feels uncomfortable asking for financial support from the community, there is also a part of us that understands those who know and love Briar Rose, Bri, Brad, and Braeden may want to help support them as they navigate this new life.

Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts

—Miranda

Briana’s sister and Briar Rose’s aunt