Kevin Lobello

Kevin Lobello

Kevin’s Legacy Kevin was a bright, good, and beautiful soul. From his earliest days, he was full of questions—constantly wondering how things worked and why the world was the way it was. That insatiable curiosity guided so much of who he was. He was a voracious reader, a creative force with Legos, a dedicated gamer…

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Mason Ferrulli

Mason Ferrulli

Mason’s Legacy In December 2016, Mason came home from school sick with flu-like symptoms. By Christmas, Mason was throwing up every day. After numerous doctor visits, he was diagnosed with anxiety. However, our gut told us it was something much worse. Mason wasn’t eating, was losing weight, and started to go numb on the right…

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Josh Cappello

Josh Cappello

Josh’s Legacy “Look, Mommy, me silly!” Four words that changed the course of Josh’s life on December 7, 2002 (the day after his 2nd birthday), when he stumbled into the kitchen, banging into the walls during a seizure. “Pediatric brain tumor,” the neurologist said. “It’s most likely benign.” Famous last words. The search for a…

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July Dotson

July Dotson

July’s Legacy July loved life! He cherished every moment with his family and friends, and whenever he could, he loved playing football. He was diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) on October 12, 2023, when he was just four years old. After many grueling weeks of treatment at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in…

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Albert “David” Filer V

Albert “David” Filer V

David’s Legacy David was a 16-year-old accomplished U.S. Tennis Association junior player with the goal of becoming a professional tennis player someday. He lived in South Bend, IN with his parents Albert David IV and Pamela (Mozdzierz) Filer and their dog, Percy for 15 of his 16 years. In late 2021, the family moved to…

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Madilee Reese Mitchem

Madilee Reese Mitchem

Madilee’s Legacy There’s so much to say about Madilee, but the confines of this page limit us. Her life overflowed with accomplishments, boundless love for others, and a powerful testimony. Though her time on earth was brief, she embraced every moment with purpose. From a young age, she radiated a glow that never waned, even…

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Joseph Paul Suchcicki

Joseph Paul Suchcicki

JP’s Legacy Short of stature but big of heart, Joe impressed all who met him with his kindness and good humor, especially around Christmas or birthdays. He excelled at finding the perfect gift, often spending months developing an idea or theme. Although he had a quiet demeanor, Joe could deliver exquisite zingers resulting in fits…

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Santino Pizarro Carrizo

Santino Pizarro Carrizo

Santino’s Legacy Santi was born on February 8, 2016, sharing his birthday with his dad, Mauricio. Since his arrival, he filled his family with joy through his laughter and boundless energy. He grew up surrounded by love, especially with his brother Lorenzo, with whom he formed an inseparable bond. He enjoyed cycling, football, karate, and…

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Mesa Khamon In

Mesa Khamon In

Khamon’s Legacy Khamon was nine years old when he was diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), an aggressive childhood cancer that forms in the brainstem. Smart, kind, respectful, helpful, responsible, and dedicated, he had been born and raised in Cambodia before moving to the United States in early May 2023. In early October 2023,…

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Allison Andres

Allison Andres

Allie’s Legacy In early 2023, Allie started noticing some weakness in her left arm. We thought she had probably pulled something or strained a muscle. After some time passed and the weakness wasn’t improving—and even seemed to be getting worse—we took her to see an orthopedic surgeon. At that appointment (a Friday), he did some…

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Liliana O’Donnell

Liliana O’Donnell

Liliana’s Legacy Liliana was diagnosed in April 2021 with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) at the age of 2 ½ and passed away on June 17, 2023. She endured photon radiation under sedation five days a week for six weeks, took steroids that caused significant bloating and weight gain, and began taking a phase 1…

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