Help Us Bring Our Family Together for the Holidays

In October 2023, our mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer—a diagnosis no family is ever truly prepared for. She faced this battle with incredible courage, going through months of chemotherapy and radiation that gave us so much hope. For a while, the treatments worked better than anyone expected, and we were grateful for every bit of progress she made. Recently, we received the heartbreaking news that the cancer has spread. After many difficult conversations, our Mom made the brave decision to begin hospice care. Even with everything she’s facing, she has been feeling well enough to keep doing what she loves—her crafts, her hobbies, and the small joys that make her feel like herself. Moving to California for treatment created many financial challenges for our family, and as we navigate this new stage of her care, those challenges have only grown. One of our Mom’s biggest wishes is simple but incredibly meaningful: she wants all of us together for the holidays while she is still feeling strong enough to enjoy it.

Our goal is not extravagant—we just want to give our Mom the gift of togetherness, comfort, and love while she still feels well enough to enjoy it. If you are able to contribute, share, or send prayers and good thoughts, we appreciate it more than we can ever express. Thank you for helping us make this holiday season full of warmth, family, and the moments that truly matter.

—With Love, Kristina, Kevin and Kate