Support Brielle's Battle Against Cancer

On March 4th, we took our sweet 12 year old girl to the emergency room for what her pediatrician thought might be a kidney infection, due to a dull pain on her side. After several scans and tests, doctors found a tumor that had grown from her lower abdomen into her chest cavity. The fluid buildup caused by this tumor had partially collapsed one of her lungs. Brielle hadn’t shown any symptoms typically associated with this—no chest pain, no shortness of breath—only that mild side discomfort that led us to get her checked.

The following morning, she had her first surgery to place a drainage tube to relieve pressure on her lung. Two days later, a second surgery was done to take a biopsy, and soon after, she was diagnosed with what no parent wants to hear: stage 3 alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of soft tissue cancer. She then had a third surgery to install her port, and chemotherapy began immediately. She’s currently receiving treatment at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami.

After five long weeks in the hospital, we are finally bringing our girl home in a few days. But this is just the beginning. Brielle still has a long road ahead with continued chemo treatments, hospital stays, and many unknowns.

Despite everything she has faced, Brielle has shown incredible strength, resilience, and grace beyond her years. Her loving spirit continues to shine through every obstacle, reminding all of us what true courage looks like. She has been our light through this darkness, and we are endlessly proud of her.

We are committed to giving Brielle the absolute best care possible, exploring every option, and leaning on our faith and God’s guidance along the way. Your prayers, encouragement, and support have meant more than we can express. We feel your love surrounding us and lifting us in the hardest moments.

Many of you have asked how you can help and right now, financial support would be a tremendous blessing. Donations will go directly toward medical expenses, travel costs, and other necessities that have come with this diagnosis. Your gift not only eases the financial burden—it also reminds us that we’re not in this alone.

If you’re unable to give financially, please know that sharing Brielle’s story is another powerful way to help. Every share helps spread awareness and brings more people into Brielle’s circle of support.

We kindly ask for patience as we navigate these uncharted waters. Even if we haven’t been able to respond to every message, please know that your words, your prayers, and your love are deeply appreciated and felt.

We’ll continue to share updates as Brielle’s journey unfolds. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for walking this road with us.

With love and gratitude,

Brielle’s Family