Last week our world was turned upside down. My brother, Brandon, was diagnosed with a craniopharyngioma, a brain tumor that has been pressing on his optic nerve. For months, he has suffered from severe migraines, and now, he has lost most of his vision. A visit to the ER led to a CT scan and further imaging, revealing that he has a brain tumor that requires urgent neurosurgical intervention. 

Update: Surgery Scheduled for March 19, 2025

Brandon has consulted with two neurosurgeons and is now scheduled for a craniotomy on March 19, 2025. He wants to wait for the arrival of his daughter and spend at least a week with her before undergoing this serious surgery. 

We’ve also learned that he has one of the rarest forms of craniopharyngioma, making the procedure more complex than expected. Surgeons will need to operate through opening the bone under his eye to access the tumor in hopes of full removal. After his brain has healed, he is expected to undergo radiation therapy due to the high likelihood of tumor regrowth. 

As with any brain surgery, there are risks—but due to the tumor’s location near the pituitary gland and hypothalamus, the risks are especially severe: 

We are trusting the Lord to be with the surgeons, but as you can imagine, our hearts are heavy, and our nerves are wrecked. Brandon is the most loving, humble soul you will ever meet, and it crushes us to see him face this battle.

How You Can Help:

Brandon will be out of work for at least four months, and with his wife, Lauren, unable to work as well while preparing to give birth, their family is facing overwhelming financial challenges. We are doing everything we can to ensure they have the support they need during this incredibly difficult season.

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💙 Most importantly, please continue to pray for God’s provision and healing over Brandon and his family.  Lauren requests, "we are choosing to focus on all the positive things. Brandon will be fully healed in the name of Jesus! And he will use this story in ways we cannot yet imagine. We are at total peace that we have all the right people in place for this surgery to have the best outcome that there can possibly be. We are praying for a supernatural healing over Brandons eyes, that they will be 100% restored along with zero migraines. That the pituitary gland goes untouched, and that all the delicate parts of his brain that can affect his memory all go completely untouched. That the surgeons' hands are skillfully guided by the Lord. We believe that prayer is so powerful, so we ask all your prayer warriors to join us in praying for these things over Brandon!"

We love you all so much and are beyond grateful for your kindness, generosity, and prayers.