Brantley was diagnosed with a 4 cm brain tumor on August 16, 2023. We immediately began the process of radiation and chemotherapy. He got through his first round, but there was no progress in the right direction. We immediately started a second round of chemotherapy, and unfortunately, after the third treatment, I was pulled aside and told that he was getting worse — but that there were two clinical trials we could try.
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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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Sebastian Daniel Guerra was funny, handsome, and full of charisma—the kind of child who could walk into a room and make everyone smile. He dreamed big, loved learning about U.S. presidents, and often reminded people to lead with kindness, proudly saying he had a “community heart.”
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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 of laughter from the room.
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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 playing with his friends from the condominium, who became his second family.
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