Post-surgery Update: Grateful to report the surgery was a success and the surgeons believe they were able to remove the entire growth. Elizabeth has been released from hospital and is recovering in her home with the help of her parents. In a couple of weeks we will learn whether radiation must begin immediately or if it can be delayed and just monitor her condition for a period of time.Elizabeth is quite weak and has some residual conditions from major surgery but is regaining strength and feeling more like herself each day. While the scary part of this journey has passed, there is still much ahead to deal with. We appreciate and THANK YOU for your continued support.

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February Update: After more than 6 weeks of insurance delays, surgery is finally scheduled for the 17th. Elizabeth's health has deteriorated during this time, but we believe the way is clear for the journey to healing. We are grateful for the attention and care from her surgical team, and we thank each of YOU for you support during this difficult time.

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My beloved daughter, Elizabeth, is facing an incredibly daunting and frightening medical battle. In late October, after suffering an unrelenting headache for two weeks, an emergency room physician performed a CT scan showing a "mass" in the back of her head. After nearly a month of appointments with various doctors, a definitive MRI identified a tumor on the clivus bone. Elizabeth will undergo two major surgeries in January to remove the malignant chordoma at the base of her skull and install pins in her neck. Post-surgery she will be encased in a "halo" device to hold  her head and neck in place in order to heal. After recovering, she faces six weeks of intense radiation proton therapy.
We're seeking $1100 per month for the next six months to cover her rent, colllege tuition, car insurance, groceries, and miscellaneous living expenses during her recovery. Your generosity can bring Elizabeth the peace of mind she needs to focus on her health. Every dollar you contribute will directly support her daily expenses, allowing her to concentrate on improving the outcome of the surgeries and radiation without the burden of financial stress.

Please join me in supporting Elizabeth during this challenging time. Your kindness and support mean the world to us.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 💜