**See February 2026 Update Below**

Update - October 17th 2025: We have better financial clarity - Please continue to pray and share!

We wanted to share a quick update and some encouraging news about Elijah’s progress, along with a clearer picture of the financial need going forward.

First, Elijah is doing very well in treatment in Arizona. The doctors and nurses have been fantastic — deeply engaged, attentive, and truly invested in his healing. They’re managing everything from medications and treatments to diet and overall wellness, which has been an enormous relief to Savannah. We’ve already seen signs of real improvement: his heart rate has come down, he’s out of the wheelchair, and he hopes to be off oxygen by this weekend.

Currently, Elijah is receiving two IPT chemo treatments per week, though that should reduce to one per week once the cancer is better under control. The care he’s receiving in Arizona has been a tremendous blessing — from the medical facility itself, to the church support they’ve found, to the wonderful place that has been made available for them to stay.

Up to this point, we haven’t had complete clarity on what the total cost would be, which is why we’ve been hesitant to set a final goal. Now that we have more accurate information, we want to be transparent: Elijah’s treatment costs about $15,000 per week, and doctors expect he’ll need roughly 12 weeks of treatment. His Samaritan Medical Plan is nearly maxed out but should still cover a good portion of the chemo and lab work. That leaves an uncovered cost of about $10,000 per week, plus $3,000 per month for lodging, along with additional expenses for food and daily living needs.

We also want everyone to know that none of the previous gifts have been wasted. Your generosity has already covered so much — travel to and from California, chemo and other medical treatments, living expenses while Elijah has been out of work, and earlier medical costs in Oklahoma. Each gift has met a real and urgent need, and every provision has helped carry Elijah and Savannah to this next stage of care.

At present, they have about $30,000 remaining from previous GiveSendGo gifts. That leaves a need of roughly $100,000 to complete this phase of treatment and cover the remaining living expenses.

We realize this means raising the goal again — now to $200,000 — and we want to be clear: this isn’t an attempt to keep moving the goal line. Until recently, we simply didn’t have a full picture of the financial scope of Elijah’s care. Now that we do, we’re trusting God to meet this need through the generosity and prayers of His people.

Everyone has already been so incredibly generous, and we are deeply thankful. God’s hand has been evident in every provision — large and small. Please continue to pray for Elijah’s healing, for strength and peace for Savannah, and for the ongoing financial provision needed to complete his treatment.

Update - September 29th 2025: Please Pray and Share - **EMERGENCY PRAYER UPDATE**

I'm running on very little sleep and under a lot of strain, so I hope this makes sense...

I really thought we were past the point of me having to do a post like this, but here we are... after worsening symptoms, I took Elijah to the ER on Friday. We discovered that things are a lot worse off in his body than we hoped. He has a 7cm x 10cm mass in his left lung, his hemoglobin was so low he needed a blood transfusion, he can't maintain his oxygen levels without being on oxygen, and his heart has so much fluid on it (the thick malignant kind) that he is in danger of cardiac tamponade. However, the doctors were too nervous to perform a draining procedure worried that it would weaken Elijah beyond the point of being able to make it to treatment. We have been advised that we need to do everything possible to get Elijah treatment this week. No wonder he is in so much pain. My husband who never dreams of pain meds is taking them religiously because the pain is too unbearable otherwise and it also helps to keep his heart rate a little lower. Which, not only was he sent home on oxygen, but with a wheelchair as well. He can't walk more than a few feet without his heart rate going to the 160s and the doctor said it is critical that he doesn't put any added strain on himself physically with his heart and lung in the condition that they are in.

We wouldn't have gotten this far without the generous support that we have received from so many of you. We will never be able to adequately express how thankful we are or how much this means to us. And there's a side of me that feels bad asking for more...but my husband's life is in danger. It is Elijah's desire to heal from this holistically if the Lord makes a way financially. It worked over the spring and summer, but apparently we backed off too soon. We believe Elijah is beyond the ability of the cancer center in CA to properly care for him. There is a smaller, but what sounds like much more in depth clinic in AZ that can probably get Elijah in later this week. They will be reviewing his case tomorrow to see if he is eligible. The big thing is the finances...We need 70K more at a minimum and up to 150K (200K total) depending on how many weeks of treatment would be required. We know in man's eyes this is impossible, but with God, nothing will be impossible. 

I'm begging you to consider sharing Elijah's story and GiveSendGo link on your social medias (linked in comments) and with your churches, family, and friends. I believe that if we can reach the broader network of our brothers and sisters in Christ, and if it's the Lord's will, He can make a way!!!

And we covet your continued prayers and encouragement!!! The strain and heartache is nearly unbearable - both with trying to get logistics pulled together, obvious concern for my husband, and longing to be with our little girls...God is good and what He ordains is right... Thank you for your love, support, and prayers!!! I will update again as I can!!!

Prayer Requests:

-For Elijah's body to be strengthened, healed, and protected as we seek to get treatment started urgently. He is very fragile right now!!!

-Please pray that God would provide the funds for the AZ clinic if it is His will!!!

-Please pray for strength and grace to somehow pull more logistics together than it seems I have time for!!!

Update – September 17th 2025: Elijah’s latest bloodwork shows that his numbers have dropped significantly. His doctor has advised that he begin additional treatment for his cancer immediately. After much prayer and considering local hospitals, Elijah and Savannah have decided the best course is to return to the cancer treatment facility in California where he has been previously treated.

This means more travel and additional out-of-pocket costs, even as their insurance cost share is close to maxing out. If you are able, please consider sharing this campaign or giving again to help with this urgent need — and most importantly, continue to pray for healing, strength, and peace as they walk this difficult road.

Original Story May 2025: Elijah and Savannah have been married almost 5 years and have 3 precious little girls 3 and under. Elijah is 27 years old and is an electrician. After worsening health he was diagnosed 3 weeks ago with advanced Diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Elijah has 2 tumors on his lung which are causing fluid buildup in his lung and around his heart. He’s unable to work. Your gift will help Elijah and Savannah with meeting overwhelming medical costs. Besides giving, what they need most is prayer - faithful prayer for healing, peace, hope, and strength as they walk this difficult road. To follow his story go here - https://elijahslymphomajourney.blogspot.com/2025/04/hello-family-and-friends.html