Colby’s Legacy
Our sweet boy was the kindest, purest soul we will ever know. Everyone was a friend to him, and he cared for all. He was comforting and supportive, which was especially evident during his initial radiation treatments, where he quickly made friends with other patients. Colby once stayed after an appointment just so he could be with a fellow patient as she rang the bell after her last treatment, since she had no family present. Another time, while leaving the emergency room, he made sure to wave at every child he passed on the way out.
Colby loved lacrosse, BattleBots, Legos, Pokémon, and his siblings very much. He was always ready with a bad pun or an even worse dad joke. His sense of humor and timing were uncanny. Colby was only with us for 12 amazing years, but the impact he made on those who knew him will last a lifetime.
He wanted to donate to Gift From a Child in order to help future children avoid the challenges he and many others have already endured. Colby was, and will forever be, loved, and we miss him more with each passing day. He left some big shoes for us to fill, but we will carry on in his honor, advocating and raising awareness for this terrible disease.
We love our sweet boy and will always carry Colby close to our hearts.
Our Donation Story
Colby’s donation is a way to provide hope for future children and their families. It is a way to turn an awful situation into something that could benefit research and ultimately lead to a cure. It is a way to make sure that his legacy will leave a lasting impact and live on forever.
