Support Brielle Cooper's Battle with Brain Cancer

Help Support Brielle Cooper’s Fight Against Brain Cancer

Hello everyone,

My name is Donna Herman, and I am the great-aunt of sweet Brielle Cooper. Her loving parents, Tara and Sheldon Cooper, are my niece and nephew. Brielle is also the cherished granddaughter of my brother Mike (Dottie) Giannone and Sonny (Wendy) Cooper.

Brielle is just 3 years old and the light of everyone’s life who knows her. She’s funny, strong, adorable, and full of life. But on January 19th, 2025, our world was turned upside down when Brielle suffered a seizure at home and was rushed to the ER by ambulance. Scans revealed a tumor in her brain, and she was immediately transferred to Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit.

On January 24th, Brielle underwent brain surgery to remove the tumor. Shortly after, she was diagnosed with Supratentorial ZFTA-Fusion Ependymoma — a very rare and aggressive form of brain cancer, especially in children as young as Brielle.

Sadly, the tumor has already started to grow back. Brielle is now scheduled for a second brain surgery on March 31st, followed by 4–5 weeks of recovery and then targeted brain radiation to fight the cancer.

Throughout this journey, Brielle’s mom, Tara, had to leave her job to care for Brielle and her two siblings — Daniel (8) and Tatum (1). The family is doing all they can, but despite having health insurance, the medical expenses, travel costs, and lost income are overwhelming.

The emotional toll is enormous, and the financial burden is growing. That’s why we’re reaching out to our community, near and far, to ask for your prayers and support.

If you know the Cooper family, you know their kindness and generosity. Now it’s our turn to lift them up during their time of need.

How you can help:

• Donate any amount, no matter how small — it truly makes a difference.

• Share this campaign with your friends, family, and community.

• Keep Brielle in your prayers.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing with Brielle and her family during this fight.

With love and gratitude,

Donna & Don Herman and the entire Cooper/Giannone Family