Because no family should fight alone.

Keylan is the son of Alexa and Tyler Smith and was born October 30, 2023. Later that evening, he was transferred to the Danville NICU for breathing difficulties.

Keylan was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension, congenital pneumonia, hypoplastic aortic arch, and aortic stenosis, along with a SMAD6 gene mutation linked to aortic stenosis and craniosynostosis.

After his condition worsened, Keylan had a valvuloplasty on December 4 and a g-tube placed on December 18 so he could eat and grow. He was discharged December 21 and will soon undergo craniosynostosis surgery when he is about 4 months old.

In April 2023, Jennifer found a lump that led to a breast cancer diagnosis. A PET scan then revealed stage 4 metastatic breast cancer that had spread to her lymph nodes and bones.

Her treatment plan now includes oral chemotherapy, daily hormone therapy with monthly injections, and immunotherapy infusions every three months in Pittsburgh.

Because the cancer is in her bones, Jennifer lives with strict physical restrictions. She is supported daily by her service dog, Wellie.

Benton was diagnosed with melanoma in 2021 and later discovered to have Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, a genetic mutation that increases cancer risk.

By August 2023, a rapidly growing tumor in his right leg led to a diagnosis of localized osteosarcoma. His treatment requires intensive chemotherapy and hospital stays.

Benton, a Mount Union graduate, has faced setbacks including a collapsed lung and delayed surgery. He has been unable to work while receiving treatment.

Kinley is an 8-year-old second grader who loves softball and gymnastics, but chronic pain has changed everything.

She was diagnosed with Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis (CRMO), a rare disease that creates painful lesions in her bones and has caused spinal fractures.

Kinley experiences severe flare ups and requires frequent visits to specialty hospitals, creating ongoing travel and medical costs for her family.

Patti was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer and her treatment has been complicated by severe reactions to chemotherapy.

After a mastectomy, Patti faced additional complications, including an infection that required hospitalization.

Her care team is still working on the next steps as she continues recovery and treatment.

Gaige is a 2022 Juniata Valley graduate who was diagnosed with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) after a colonoscopy in 2023.

He underwent a 10.5 hour surgery to remove his colon and rectum and now lives with an ostomy bag for at least a year.

Gaige faces ongoing outpatient procedures every few months and lifelong monitoring to prevent future cancers.

Keith suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm on March 14 and remains in intensive recovery after a craniotomy and multiple procedures.

He has received a tracheostomy, feeding tube, shunt, and cranioplasty while doctors work to manage complications from traumatic brain injury.

Keith is a single father. His 13-year-old son and family are navigating this long recovery while facing travel and caregiving burdens.

While visiting the Ark Encounter in Kentucky, Charlotte developed a severe infection and was rushed to Cincinnati Children's Hospital.

She was diagnosed with tracheitis, intubated, and placed on a ventilator in the ICU before later developing ICU delirium.

Charlotte is now back in Pennsylvania and continues recovery with pediatric specialists, with a hopeful outlook for full healing.

Sam is a retired truck driver who was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 2022 and began radiation and chemotherapy immediately.

After immunotherapy, scans revealed a second, larger tumor in 2023 and he began another round of treatments during the holidays.

Sam has been hospitalized multiple times for complications and is working toward the goal of enjoying time with his family again.

Bobbi carries a breast cancer gene and was diagnosed with an aggressive, triple negative breast cancer in late 2022.

She completed 16 weeks of chemotherapy and immunotherapy, followed by a mastectomy, lymph node removal, hysterectomy, and reconstruction.

Her family continues regular monitoring while she and her partner recover and manage long-term care needs.

Michelle was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer in April 2022 and has undergone multiple port surgeries and a colon resection.

Her cancer has spread to her liver and ovaries, requiring a hysterectomy in late 2023 and new chemotherapy in 2024.

She continues to work two jobs while receiving treatment to support her family.