Riley is a sister, triplet, wife and friend and has always been the heart of our family. She lives in South Carolina with her husband Jordan and their dog Tucker, and is known for her thoughtfulness, humor, and kindness. Riley is the kind of person who’s always there for you, ready to listen or make you laugh, and she’s a wonderful friend and sister to everyone who knows her.

In July, Riley noticed a lump in her stomach. After diagnostic testing, it was confirmed to be a melanoma tumor. Further scans revealed another melanoma tumor in her back and spots on her lungs, confirming that the melanoma had metastasized. She was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma and started immunotherapy treatment at the end of August. While she’s only had one immunotherapy treatment so far, the side effects have already led to a week-long hospital stay.

Riley faces frequent travel to Charleston for her treatments, and the costs of medical bills and lost income during this time are adding up quickly. Our family has been and will continue to travel from Wyoming, Colorado, and Oregon to support her in South Carolina. We’re all anxious about the outcomes of immunotherapy and the discomfort Riley will have to endure.

Despite the challenges, Riley is doing her best to keep her spirits up. She’s worried and scared about what the future holds, but she’s deeply grateful for the support of friends and family. Riley hopes to continue spending time with loved ones and enjoying life in South Carolina. Any support offered means the world to her and to all of us who care about her and will directly support Riley's treatment expenses.