Reed was a kind, compassionate, and joyful child. He was the best hugger and the most amazing, kind, and patient big brother. He loved books, dancing, swimming, and learning facts about animals and important people in history.
Reed was diagnosed with a grade 4 glioma, an aggressive brain tumor, in June 2022 at the age of four and a half.
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August Michael Johansen lived with a light that filled every room. In six years, he moved from silence to song, from hospital halls to the playground, and from signing “I love you” to speaking in full sentences. He loved Moana, Lightning McQueen, Legos, MagnaTiles, scooters, music, and delivering handmade notes like precious mail.
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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 in Minecraft, and a young artist who found joy in music and drawing.
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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 side of his face.
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Evan lit up every room he chose to enter. He was a friend to everyone and was as funny as he was kind. He was the best big brother we could ever have hoped for. He loved school, especially math, engineering, and languages. Outside the classroom, he was deeply involved in marching band.
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“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.
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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 Memphis, Tennessee, July’s family chose to spend as much time together as possible.
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Everleigh “Evie” Grace Brumfield, 5, finished her fight against DIPG cancer on Sunday, April 20, 2025. She was filled with joy and had a spunky, playful attitude in all she did. For the last eight months, she fought courageously in the midst of a terrible diagnosis, yet she still brought joy to everyone she encountered.
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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 Orlando, FL for David to pursue his tennis aspirations. Four months after the move, David was diagnosed with Glioblastoma.
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Sandro, a Brookline, Massachusetts, High School 2020 graduate and college athlete, was in pain when he returned to Ohio in the fall of 2023 to begin his senior year at Ohio Wesleyan University. His wrestling team’s trainer quickly scheduled an MRI. After seeing the results, the MRI technician escorted him immediately to the ER, and his mom, Jennifer, caught the next flight there, arriving just in time to meet with the hospital’s neurosurgeon.
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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 as she courageously battled brain cancer. Madilee was an exceptional daughter, a perfect role model, and a loving big sister; she also cherished her pets dearly.
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