In 2019, a little boy named Caleb entered this world with extraordinary strength. Born with cerebral palsy (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy) and additional medical challenges, he has faced more than most — and has done so surrounded by deep love from his parents, Annie and Brian, and his big sister, Harper. As part of his ongoing care, Caleb required a feeding tube implanted in June of 2024 after muscle weakness related to his cerebral palsy made it difficult for him to safely consume enough calories, causing him to lose weight.

On December 4, 2025, Caleb was hospitalized with a severe upper respiratory infection. He was cleared to go home after three days, only to return 24 hours later — and he has remained hospitalized ever since.

Annie has been at Caleb’s side nearly nonstop — day and night — leaving only when another trusted family member can be there in her place. This has been their reality for weeks, with no idea when it will change.

Over the past several weeks, Caleb’s condition has grown more serious. He has been dependent on high-flow oxygen or full BiPAP support, without assistance, his oxygen levels drop into the 80% range. He has now been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, and doctors believe he will likely need a tracheotomy to help him breathe safely. While everyone hopes this will be temporary, the truth is that there is no clear end in sight — and no predictable timeline for recovery.

Caleb cannot leave the PICU at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital until his vitals stabilize. If that happens, he will still not be able to go home. He will first need to transfer to a step-down rehabilitation facility to regain strength. Even after that, before Caleb can go home, at least two family members must be fully trained to manage his complex care — otherwise discharge is not possible. Each step depends on the one before it, and none of it is fast.

During this time, Annie has been unable to work, and Brian has been balancing work with frequent two-hour trips back and forth to the hospital. Their income has been disrupted just as their expenses have increased — travel, meals, lodging, and ongoing care needs continue to accumulate with no defined endpoint.

The family is deeply grateful for the support they have already received from near and far — through kind messages, phone calls, food deliveries, prayers, and small gifts for Caleb that have brought comfort and light during long hospital days.

This GoFundMe exists because this is not a short crisis — it is a prolonged, exhausting, uncertain season with no finish line yet in view.

We will share updates here as often as possible as Caleb’s journey continues. If you feel moved to help, please consider donating or sharing this page so others can join in supporting this family in whatever way they’re able.

Thank you for standing with this family in a moment when they need it more than ever