UNAVAILABLE

This fundraiser is unpublished.

Happy New Year 2026 to all of Ann’s followers. Now that the holidays have come and gone, we wanted to share an update on how Ann is doing. On November 11, 2025, Ann was scheduled to travel to the Cleveland Clinic for her bi-monthly infusion to treat her brain tumor. Unfortunately, the side effects from her previous infusion were especially difficult. Her recovery took longer than usual, and the resulting weakness took a significant toll on her. As the next infusion date approached, Ann became increasingly anxious and ultimately decided she did not want to continue with the infusions. She wanted to explore what other options might be available to her. The following week, our family spoke with Ann’s oncologist in Cleveland. After extensive discussion and careful consideration of her continued decline and increasing weakness, it was determined that hospice care was the only remaining option. This was an incredibly difficult reality for all of us and certainly not the news we had hoped for. That said, Ann has beaten countless odds and surpassed many timelines placed before her. She made it clear that she was determined to be here for the holidays, to see her granddaughter Kaelynn graduate with her master’s degree in December, and to witness her grandson Conner’s wedding in June of 2026. On November 21, 2025, Ann began hospice care at home. Her wish is to enjoy whatever time she has left in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by those she loves. We are grateful to have such compassionate and dedicated aides helping to make her days as comfortable and meaningful as possible. Each day is different for Ann. Some days she is more tired and weak; other days she is more alert, spunky, and engaged. While noise and too much stimulation can cause anxiety, she continues to cherish time spent with family and friends and enjoys watching her favorite shows. As we continue to walk this uncertain path with Ann, we kindly ask that you keep her in your thoughts and prayers. She is an incredibly determined woman and continues to fight with strength and grace to the very end.