In July of 2025, Riley began experiencing severe headaches that led to an MRI, where doctors discovered two tumors near her brainstem causing dangerous pressure in her brain

In the spring of 2025, James noticed unexplained bruising that led him to seek medical care and was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML),

Jace is a CID/CVID warrior and soon-to-be bone marrow transplant warrior, bravely battling a complex immune deficiency that affects his muscles and lungs.

Not only was she diagnosed with Stage 3 Invasive Ductal Breast Cancer, but she also learned she would no longer be able to carry a pregnancy.

Life was perfect until that day in December 2024. They were told their little girl, two-year-old Sawyer, has Leukemia.