Callan is the newest and smallest warrior to join the All Heart Gunner family—and he’s already stolen our hearts. With his bright smile and big personality, Callan is approaching his 2nd birthday in just a few short weeks, a milestone worth celebrating in a big way.

Callan is currently receiving care at Children’s Health in Dallas, surrounded by an incredible medical team and the even more incredible love of his family. He is the baby brother to two proud older brothers, and together they are being raised by parents who work tirelessly to support their family—his mom, a dedicated realtor, and his dad, who owns and operates a landscaping company.

Like so many families we serve, Callan’s journey has brought unexpected challenges, but also undeniable strength, faith, and resilience. We are honored to walk alongside Callan and his family, lifting them up with support, prayer, and love every step of the way.

Welcome to the All Heart Gunner family, Callan. We are so glad you’re here—and we’re cheering you on always!

After three years in the adoption process, this family welcomed Bennett at birth, and he quickly became the perfect addition to their home. As they were settling into life as a family of four, everything changed when Bennett was diagnosed with ATRT at just eight months old.

In the beginning, Bennett was given only a 15% chance of survival. Several of his doctors later shared that when they first met him, they didn’t believe he was going to make it. But Bennett had other plans. He defied the odds, completed his intensive treatments with very few complications, and is now working hard to catch up on his milestones. To help prevent recurrence, he continues with a year of maintenance chemotherapy.

Through it all, Bennett remains incredibly happy and full of joy. His bright spirit has made him a favorite among hospital staff, leaving a lasting impression on everyone he meets. As this family looks ahead, they are hopeful the new year will bring opportunities to reconnect, grow stronger together, and experience moments of normalcy that mean so much after such a long journey.

Welcome to the family Bennett!

Landon is a loving, kind-hearted soul who makes friends wherever he goes. He’s the child who always looks for the one left out and welcomes them in. Full of nonstop energy, Landon loves riding his scooter, racing his BMX at Baker Creek Preserve, and building anything he can imagine at home. His laughter is contagious, and his joy leaves a lasting impression on everyone he meets.

On October 18th, Landon’s world changed when imaging at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital revealed a midline brain tumor. Emergency surgery was performed to remove as much of the tumor as possible, restore fluid drainage, and obtain a biopsy. He was diagnosed with Glioma H3K27, Grade IV.

After surgery, Landon experienced weakness on his left side, but through daily therapy, he regained full mobility in just two and a half weeks—an incredible display of strength and determination.
Landon began proton radiation therapy on November 13th. When swelling caused complications, he bravely underwent a second surgery on November 24th for shunt placement and was home the very next day.

Landon continues radiation treatments as his care team works to determine the next steps, including chemotherapy and possible treatment at St. Jude. His resilience, courage, and joyful spirit continue to inspire all who follow his journey.

Please keep Landon and his family in your prayers and hearts as they continue this fight. Welcome to the family Landon!

All Heart meet Hunter!

Hunter is 15 yrs old. He was diagnosed with a rare aggressive glioma on October 16th 2025. Hunter has had 2 brain surgeries and has been doing daily radiation and taking chemo pills. After being in the hospital for over a month Hunter got to go home for Thanksgiving!

Hunter loves the outdoors, fishing, riding 4 wheelers, motor bikes, and hunting. He loves to play his bass guitar in church. Hunter loves GOD, JESUS, and THE HOLY GHOST and his family, friends, and the Church. He does a reenactment of JESUS’s life at Easter. He loves talking with people about the LORD and praying with them. He is always finding a way to make people laugh and always trying to help others. He loves everyone, never meets a stranger. He has always been a very loving, caring, and outgoing person. He worries about others before himself. Hunter, his brothers, Dad and cousins are always playing pranks on each other. Hunter is just a wonderful person inside and out. Please remember him when you pray, we know GOD is able.

Welcome to the family Hunter

Four-year-old Ethan Guzman from Kansas City is as brave as they come.

Full of energy and a huge Spider-Man fan, Ethan has taken on more in his young life than most of us ever will. We were so lucky to get to meet up with the family at the “Phog” and introduce Ethan to the team, along with giving him our All Heart package.

Ethan was diagnosed with stage three ependymoma, a rare and aggressive brain cancer. He’s already undergone two brain surgeries and completed 33 rounds of radiation. Chemotherapy isn’t an option for his type of cancer — but that hasn’t stopped him from fighting with everything he has.
He has two older siblings and is the sweetest big brother to a newborn baby sister. 

This December, Ethan will undergo scans to determine if his cancer is still stable. We ask our community to lift him and his family up in prayer, love, and strength as they face this next step.

Meet Waylon

Waylon is a bright and brave 5-year-old who is facing an incredibly tough journey with Large Cell/Anaplastic Medulloblastoma (grade 4, stage M2) along with a low-grade glioma. He has already endured two brain surgeries, completed radiation, and is now on his second round of chemotherapy.

But Waylon is so much more than his diagnosis. He’s the youngest of five, a sweet little brother who fills his family’s world with joy. He loves Mickey Mouse, The Grinch, Bluey, and video games. He enjoys music, helping in the kitchen, and making every moment count. 

Waylon’s courage and smile remind us why we fight for kids like him every single day. Please join us in sending love, encouragement, and prayers to this amazing little warrior.

All Heart, please welcome Yusuf onto our family!

Yusuf, now seven years old, is one of those children who carries joy with him wherever he goes. Bursting with energy, he’s always ready for a soccer match, a round of Uno, an adventure in Roblox, or a game of PlayStation with friends and family. As he steps into 2nd grade, his fun-loving spirit and radiant smile make every moment spent with him a gift.

In March of this year, Yusuf’s world—and his family’s—shifted when he was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a type of brain tumor. Yet in the face of this life-changing news, Yusuf has shown a bravery beyond his years. Currently receiving radiation and chemotherapy treatment at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, he continues to shine with resilience, teaching everyone around him what true courage looks like.

The love and support surrounding Yusuf has been a blessing beyond measure. From family and friends to compassionate organizations, an entire community has come together to lift him and remind his family they are not walking this journey alone.

Yusuf is a fighter, a playful soul, and a light that continues to shine even in difficult times. His story is one of joy, gratitude, and unshakable hope—proof that love and togetherness can carry us through the hardest battles.

Yusuf’s father wanted to also express -the difference the All Heart Gunner Foundation is making with its mission to stand beside families fighting childhood cancer has touched Yusuf’s heart in countless ways. With compassion, care, and unwavering love, All Heart Gunner has been a source of comfort and strength—helping to remind Yusuf and his family of the power of community.

All Heart Family, meet Ayven!

Ayven is a vibrant 5-year-old boy, bursting with energy, love, and personality. He loves his family with everything he has—and his dance moves are just as fierce as his loyalty. With a curious spirit and ever-evolving interests, Ayven finds joy in all kinds of adventures. From Pokémon and Minecraft to Hot Wheels, Magna-Tiles, coloring, and painting—his imagination knows no bounds.

He’s a fan of rollercoasters, Snake.io, Dinosaur Universe, Steve and Maggie, Among Us, and Spider-Man. He loves collecting gemstones, hiking, and is known for hoarding everyone’s spare coins.
On May 13, 2025, Ayven was diagnosed with DIPG—Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma—a rare and aggressive brain tumor located in the pons. The prognosis for DIPG is devastating, with limited treatment options available. Ayven bravely completed 30 rounds of radiation by July 15, and there was hope he would stabilize for a while.

Sadly, on July 27, he developed hydrocephalus and required emergency placement of a VP shunt the following day. He returned home on July 29, but was soon readmitted with worsening symptoms on July 30. His shunt was adjusted, and he is currently stable in the hospital.

Ayven is scheduled for an updated MRI on August 7, and his family is hopeful he’ll be eligible for a clinical trial. He is surrounded by love—an older brother who postponed starting college to be by his side, and a mom and dad who would give anything to trade places with him. Ayven deserves a fighting chance.

Help us welcome Bella into the All Heart family.

Bella is 11 years old—a cheerleader, pageant girl, travel basketball player, and softball star. Raised on a farm, she’s a true country girl at heart. She loves Jesus, sings Anne Wilson with passion, and radiates kindness wherever she goes.

Bella isn’t just active—she’s deeply caring. She prays for everyone she meets, always putting others before herself. Her faith is unwavering.

On May 14, Bella was diagnosed with diffuse midline glioma, an aggressive form of brain cancer that has now spread to her spine. But even in the face of this heartbreaking diagnosis, Bella’s faith remains unshaken. She believes God has a bigger plan for her—even if it’s not the one anyone expected.

Her hope? That her journey brings people closer to Jesus. Because to Bella, that’s what matters most.

Please keep her in your prayers and help share her story.

All Heart meet Caleb.

Caleb Caesar is a 14-year-old with a huge personality, a sharp sense of humor, and a love for life that shines through everything he does. He’s the youngest of two brothers and recently graduated from middle school, ready to take on the world in his own unique way.
Caleb is a gamer at heart—whether he’s racking up wins in Call of Duty, breaking ankles in NBA 2K, or running the field in Madden, he brings the same competitive energy and focus every time. While he used to spend a lot of time on the basketball court or working out, his journey with brain cancer has shifted how he moves through the world. But it hasn’t changed his spirit one bit.
These days, Caleb channels his energy into the things he loves most—gaming, connecting with friends, and expressing himself through fashion. Shoes and clothes are more than just style for him—
Despite the challenges he faces, Caleb lives with courage, humor, and heart. He’s a reminder that strength comes in many forms—and his just happens to come with a killer sense of style and a controller in hand. Welcome to the All Heart Family Caleb!

All Heart Family, please join us in giving a big All Heart welcome to Elspeth!

Elspeth is 12 years old and just wrapped up her 6th grade year—way to go, Elspeth! She’s a creative soul who loves painting and drawing, and when she’s not making art, you can often find her gaming on Roblox, especially in her favorite world, Adopt Me.

She’s also a big fan of Bluey (who isn’t?) and jamming out to Sabrina Carpenter. Elspeth has her heart set on getting a dog soon, and we are totally rooting for her—paws crossed!

Welcome to the All Heart family, Elspeth!

All Heart family meet beautiful Kinsley!

Kinsley is a bright loving girl full of smiles and always happy. She is 7 years old. Born on August 30, 2017. Kinsley was diagnosed when she was 3 years old with autism. Kinsley loves her family, puppies, her teachers and friends. She loves to jam out to music and watch her tv shows and special movies. Kinsley is full of light.

She had gotten sick the end of January and continued to get sick with different symptoms. Her momma had a gut feeling that something wasn’t right and kept on taking her to different doctors searching for an answer. In March their world would be turned up side down. She was put into Johnson City Children’s Hospital for a few days looking for an answer still. Then came more bad news.

Kinsley, their beautiful daughter had a MRI done, they said she had an infection disease or a type of cancer. Come to find out, she had a brain bleed and the doctors had to work fast. Kinsley was med lifted to Knoxville Children’s hospital. From there, did multiple CT scans and MRI’s. Kinsley was diagnosed with a diffuse midline glioma, a brain tumor. Worse still – it was a high grade cancer. Kinsley went through chemo treatments and radiation while at Knoxville Children’s hospital.

We will wrap this family up in our prayers! Welcome to an incredible army of prayer warriors with All Heart Gunner!

All Heart family please meet Hudson. Hudson and his family are “All Heart” and we were so thankful to get to meet them!

Hudson is 12 years old, his first year of middle school is not at all what he had hoped it would be. After months of symptoms like morning vomiting, headaches, and dizziness… he was diagnosed with a brain tumor on December 19th after passing out walking in the hallway at school the previous day. He had surgery to remove almost all of the tumor on December 23rd, but his surgeon knew that it was cancerous before he even got an official diagnosis from pathology. He has gone through an intense phase of proton therapy + chemotherapy. And is now in maintenance chemo for the next 5 months.

Hudson is one of the most amazing boys, mature beyond his years, a very smart kid, a kind and genuine friend to many. His steadfast faith and belief that God is with him every minute has been an inspiration to many. Hudson has a story to tell and we will continue to pray for miraculous healing. The family said they are so thankful for the community that has rallied around Hudson to support them even in the darkest days.

Welcome to the All Heart family!

Please help us welcome Cynthia!

Cynthia is 17 now and seemed to be okay until age 5. She had a tumor in her brain pressing on her optic nerve. It needed radiation she ended up getting radiation and seemed to be okay. In 2020 Cynthia was getting migraines and was given all kinds of medications, but then she started having seizures. She had a tumor that was quite large, it hadn’t spread but it was cancer.

In 2021 Cynthia was having pain in her neck and shoulder and had difficulties raising her arm. The doctors discovered she had a cluster of 12 tumors and had to have surgery. Cynthia was 14 and she was losing weight. Everyone thought it was because she wanted to fit into a nice quinceanera dress for her 15th birthday.

Long story short, Cynthia ended up at MD Anderson for what seemed to be an enlarged kidney. However, it ended up being stage 4 renal cell carcinoma. Brain cancer alone wasn’t enough. They allowed her to start any and all treatments after her quinceanera. Two weeks after her quinceañera she started chemo and had a lot of complications.

Cynthia is a senior this year. This has been her first year she has been able to go a whole year with no hospital stays. She’s in culinary class and loves her teacher and the class. She would like to do something with animals, maybe a veterinarian tech or something in that realm. Her dad calls her the animal whisperer. She’s so good with animals and training her own animals. When she is home her animals are her safe place.

Cynthia is the youngest of 3 girls, she has vision issues, she still suffers from seizures from the brain cancer, balance issues and depression.
They say they think it’s easier to count their blessings than good or bad days. The family says their faith has gotten them this far and will continue to get them through. As of now Cynthia is in remission from both the brain and the kidney cancer. That’s the biggest of blessings.

Welcome Cynthia and family. We will wrap you all in prayer.

Meet Melvin!

Melvin is 17 years old and was diagnosed in July 2022. Melvin loves football, playing video games, horse back riding, and the Astros.

He is such an amazing kid and he keeps everyone in good spirits. Melvin is strong and resilient with the happiest disposition despite everything. Thankfully Melvin is a competitor and won’t let cancer win. Prayer warriors add Melvin to your prayer list.

We want to introduce our #33 All Heart Family to you!

We absolutely could not have picked a more precious girl to be the recipient. She and Gunner are the same age with a spirit that rings true – a warrior with a big heart. All Heart.

Hailey Merrylees is a vibrant and strong 17-year-old that is battling brain cancer. If you can spare a moment, we would love to share Hailey’s story with you.

Hailey is a Grade 12 student at South Secondary School in London, Ontario, Canada and has been passionate about dance since she was just 3 years old. She has spent countless hours training and performing at Absolute Dance in Kilworth, Ontario and always lighting up the stage with her energy and smile. Her dream is to attend university and become a teacher, but right now, her focus is on beating brain cancer.

On October 18, 2024, her world changed when her parents, Damen and Ly, received a phone call that no parent is ever prepared for. After undergoing an MRI to investigate hormonal issues, the results revealed two brain tumors. They were instructed to bring Hailey immediately to the emergency department at the Children’s Hospital in London, Ontario.

Following several weeks of hospital stays and numerous tests, Hailey underwent brain surgery to obtain biopsies of the tumors. Thankfully, the surgery went well, and two weeks later, the results came in—Hailey’s tumors were confirmed to be cancerous – germinoma tumours near her pituitary gland.

Her doctors developed a comprehensive treatment plan consisting of four months of chemotherapy, followed by one month of radiation. Hailey has completed her fourth round of chemo, and we are incredibly grateful that the tumors are responding positively and shrinking.

However, due to the nature of her cancer, Hailey requires a specialized form of radiation called Proton Beam Therapy, which is not currently available in Canada. To receive this critical treatment, Hailey and her family must travel to the University of Florida Health Proton Therapy Institute in Jacksonville, Florida, on Feb. 18, 2025. While the radiation treatment itself will be covered by Ontario Health, the associated costs—such as travel, accommodations, meals, and lost income—are not totally covered.

Hailey’s mother, Ly has been off work to care for her throughout this journey and will continue to be by her side for the months ahead. The funds raised through Hailey’s GoFundMe will help cover the significant costs of travel and living expenses in Florida, as well as support the family during this difficult time. Hailey’s younger brother Conrad who is 12 years old has also been very brave and supporting his sister through all of this.

Hailey is a fighter, full of courage, grace, and determination. She has inspired all of us with her strength and positivity, and we are determined to give her every possible chance to recover fully and live out her dreams.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of Hailey’s journey. Together, we can help her win this fight.

With love and gratitude,

The Merrylees, Heeney, and Nguyen family

Welcome to the All Heart Family.

All Heart Gunner family allow us to introduce Preston!

Preston is one and a half and currently living at St. Jude’s while undergoing treatment. His dad is still in Virginia and comes on the weekends to visit Preston and his mom. Preston is expected to be at St. Jude’s another two years undergoing treatment.

Due to his brain tumor, he hasn’t been able to physically meet some major milestones such as crawling and walking. However, he has started pulling himself up and is trying to get back on track. He is a happy little guy who loves his momma, dad, grandma and all of his kitties back home.

We are so glad to get to be apart of his journey. Preston, just know that the All Heart family has you in our prayers. Always.

Meet our first little one from Colorado … Miss Peyton!

A bit about her family… they are a family of 7. The children from oldest down Ethan just turned 21 he is in college in Kansas, Avery is 15, Camdyn is 11, Peyton is 10, and Rylee is 9. They have always been a very close family and enjoy each and every day together. This year has been a very challenging time. It started out just regular week – working to raise animals with the children for 4-h projects and to show them at our local fair. Midway of the fair week August 5th – 11th we noticed Peyton wasn’t her self but assumed it was due to the long days and heat, as the week progressed it became clear she needed to go to the doctor. The local hospital ran a few test for several things like west Nile, and a few other illnesses but no results.

She went to her first day of school and became very sick and had to come home early. They ended up at a children’s hospital and did a MRI . Our world stopped. She has a large tumor in the center of her brain . She was progressing very fast and soon had several severe seizures and had to be sedated, in the process due the pressure in head she lost her sight , speech , and ability to walk or move her arms. The medical team in Denver had to install a drain in her head to relieve the pressure as well as take a biopsy. The results came back many days later. It was the worse thing I have ever heard. She has no option for surgery and she has (K27M midline diffuse glioblastoma).

The prognosis was very grim as there are no known cures and its aggressive nature leaves very little time . She went through a very strong pen point radiation for several weeks. She started to speak again and then gradually started regaining motor skills Thankfully Peyton met the criteria to be in a clinical trial at St Jude’s. A short time later November 18th they headed back to Memphis to start her treatments finishing on December 23rd.

From Peytons Dad: “I know this sounds like a very rough time you’d be right nearly or impossible . The only way we are still going is through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, wonderful family, friends, and complete strangers that are amazing and Christians all over the world praying, we are doing our part to have faith in what we pray for and staying positive.”

Peyton has the warmest heart and loves animals and especially bugs! Her favorite meal is either steak or Italian – we say have both! She leans on her favorite bible verse Philippians 4:13 and was excited for the Bible books we sent. Welcome to the All Heart Family Peyton!

Meet Dash!

In April of 2024, Dash, a vibrant and energetic seven-year-old boy became very ill. Little did he or his family know that they were about to start a journey into uncharted territory. A 7cm tumor was discovered in his brain, leading to an emergency craniotomy surgery to remove the tumor. The pathology of the tumor led to a devastating diagnosis, cancer.

Despite the challenges, Dash has shown incredible courage, resilience and determination. He has undergone 30 treatments of intensive Proton Radiation therapy, a highly specialized treatment designed to target the tumor while minimizing damage to healthy tissue. These treatments were administered at The Ohio State University’s The James Outpatient Treatment Center. Dash and his family live in Georgia and travel back and forth to Columbus, Ohio for his ongoing immunotherapy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

As Dash continues his journey, his family remains hopeful and optimistic for a full and speedy recovery. Dash continues to remind everyone “God’s got this!”

All Heart family, please welcome Avery!

Avery was diagnosed with a PXA grade 2 thalamic brain tumor at the age of 11. They were able to successfully remove 49% of her tumor and it was deemed benign. Once released from the hospital and inpatient physical therapy center, she celebrated her 12th birthday and began 2 oral chemos shortly after. Her chemo treatments have had to change multiple times over the years because they would stop working at a point.

Her quality of life had been good until this year. In June 2024, we discovered Avery’s tumor had spread to her lower spinal cord. Her new chemo she began in June led to an extreme loss of weight for her due to terrible nausea. In August, she was admitted with gallstones and underwent a procedure to relieve them. She was switched to a new chemo and steroids and was improving, but her pain began to get worse. During her clinic visit on 9/17/24, she was admitted to the PICU at MD Anderson. She was admitted for pain management and kidney stones. She had a stent placed on 9/18 and an ng tube as well. On 9/20 she began throwing up consistently and on 9/21 she coded 3 times and was intubated.

Over the next few days she was extubated and coded for the 4th time on 9/28. She was intubated again and now suffered from a pneumothorax as well. She has since received a tracheostomy and GJ tube and is making progress daily. She still has a long road ahead to begin radiation and relearn how to walk and use her limbs, but we believe she is a miracle and God can do all things!

This girl is a fighter and she’s so very brave!

She is the youngest of 4 children and before cancer she loved volleyball, spending time with her friends, playing with her dogs, listening to music and movie/game nights with her family.

She is known for her face making and sassy attitude.

Follow her journey here: Avery’s Fight Against Childhood Cancer

All Heart family, our hearts just grew by one more!

Quindarian has joined our family. He is a quiet little guy and loves Chucky Cheese more than just about anything.

Quindarian is the youngest of 5 children and not only has been diagnosed with brain cancer, but his family has recently lost their home due to a dangerous situation. Because of our help they have been able to now secure a safe place to live while trying to get Q healthy again. He is being treated at MD Anderson in Houston, Texas and we know he is in good hands.

Welcome to the All Heart family Quindarian!

We would like to introduce you to Zayden Rose.

This beautiful boy was diagnosed with brain cancer at 3 months old. Zayden is now a strapping 4 year old and still fighting!

Zayden is battling at MD Anderson and as always could use some more people in his corner! Don’t worry little guy… we are all here for you!

Welcome to the All Heart Family Zayden!

Meet Arnetris!

Arnetris is 14 year old from Miami who has been fighting brain cancer since March 2023. Her tumor was found one month to the day after losing her dad to cancer. She is the youngest of 6 children.

We will be praying for her and her family as they fight through this battle. Her most recent scans showed her tumor was stable. Scans again in three months.

Welcome to the All Heart Family Arnetris!

Let us introduce our first Texan to the All Heart Family, August.

August is a playful, wise kid who is over-the-moon excited to start kindergarten this fall at the same school his older brother attends (he’s spent the last three years in another school for deaf education). August loves playing with his siblings – whether it is building a city with MagnaTiles or going to the pool. He is a kind, gentle boy who has the most positive, uplifting spirit. As an example, he recently spilled soup all over the table while out at a restaurant with the family. His immediate response to the incident was, “Hey guys! Hey guys. It’s okay. We’ve got this!” His attitude is humbling and has been a major factor in his survivorship.

August is now a three-time brain cancer and stroke survivor. As a result of complications from treatment, August has been diagnosed in the past five years as clinically trach-dependent, gtube-dependent, deaf, and visually impaired. Despite those obstacles, he’s defied all odds – so you can imagine the celebration around mainstream kindergarten.

We know that August will continue to battle with that same ALL HEART mentality and warrior spirit. We are so glad to have been able to be a part of his journey and ask that you keep August and his family in your prayers.

Smiling Swayze

We were honored to get to meet this precious baby. She is a happy little thing despite everything she is going through. She smiles and absolutely lights up when her big brothers talk to her – she thinks they hung the moon.

Swayze Jane is a 13 month old baby girl who was diagnosed with a brain tumor back in March 2024. Swayze had surgery and then underwent 2 rounds of induction chemotherapy at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital in Knoxville and multiple rounds of high dose chemotherapy with stem cell transplant at Tri Star Centennial in Nashville.

Swayze is the youngest of three siblings, but is not afraid to let her big brothers know that she’s the boss! She is the smiliest little girl and loves all things pink.
Her favorite movies are The Little Mermaid and Trolls, and of course she is Ms.Rachel’s #1 fan.

Follow her – 🎀 Saving Swayze🎗️

Welcome to the All Heart Family!

Meet our friend Hensen.

Hensen is a 3 year old little guy from Virginia who is being treated in Knoxville. He has two older sisters who love him dearly and can’t wait to come to Knoxville when school is out for the summer.

Hensen was released from the hospital after a 33 day stay. Please keep Hensen and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Follow his journey Hope For Hensen

Meet Frank!

Frank is 16 and has recently relapsed with his brain tumor. Frank is being treated at CHOP (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) where he was told his tumor is inoperable.

Frank is the oldest of 5 children and was so excited to receive the Bible and the grant we sent. He wants to get an air conditioner for his bedroom and some new clothes.

Please join us in prayer for Frank and his battle through cancer.

We want to introduce you to Josie!

Josie is a 9 year old girl from Alabama  and wise beyond her years. She is compassionate, empathetic, and has a presence about her that people say give them such a peace. She hasn’t ever complained and almost acts like she just knows this is part of her journey.

She loves to stitch and she has been an amazing artist since she was about 3 years old. She loves to sketch more than anything but is talented at anything artistic. She loves her stuffies (stuffed animals).

Before becoming sick she was an All Star cheerleader at her school and was working on her back tuck. Her goal is to start back in the next few months as well as playing softball.

She is selfless and worries more about her mom and dad than she does herself. Josie is the very definition of All Heart ❤️

Welcome to our All Heart Family Josie.

Meet Rhonan from New York!

She was first diagnosed May 2022 just after her 16th birthday. She’s had brain surgery, radiation and is currently undergoing chemo. Rhonan is a typical 17 year old girl. Loves are current rap music, fashion, make up, warm weather, jewelry, shopping and spending time with her little sister Quinn and her pets.

She is an adventure loving girl and wise beyond her years. Rhonan likes movies and relaxing, and board games, slime and anything with fun textures. She’s polite but advocates for herself with no problem. She has a sense of humor like none other and loves to help others through their problems. She’s brutally honest and has no problem telling others whats on her mind. Shes makes everyone want to be the best version of themselves.

Rhonan says “Thank you so much for your support. I’m happy to find such amazing people in my corner.”

Welcome Rhonan to our All Heart Family

All Heart Team meet Kallie!

Kallie is 16 and has been a brain cancer warrior since she was 10 years old. She has the strongest spirit and softest smile. Despite all of the chemo over the past decade she is excelling in high school and as per a typical teenage girl – she can’t wait to go shopping!

Kallie is being treated at both Vanderbilt and ETCH by some of the same doctors we know. It is a small world after all. Please keep her in your prayers as she continues her battle with brain cancer.

Welcome to the All Heart Family!

Meet Abraham!

Abraham was diagnosed with a brain tumor in March 2023 from noticeable right sided weakness. He began treatment at Vanderbilt University Children’s Hospital and has since transitioned to ETCH to receive weekly chemotherapy.

Abraham loves his toys, animals and family! He is a happy little guy and has the best imagination.
A few of his favorite things are Batman, Transformers and cooking!

Welcome to the All Heart Family Abraham!

Meet Nora!

She turned 1 in May, not even a month after, Crossville Hosptial and Children’s Hospital diagnosed her with “bells palsy”. Steroids helped for a little bit but the 2nd round of steroids didn’t help.

Her family took her to Children’s in Knoxville, they scanned her head said she was fine. That’s when she got her 2nd dose of steroids which didn’t help. All it took was for her to have a seizure sometime in August. She had surgery in September.

Then her tumor came back and they started chemo in October 3rd. Chemo is ending the last Thursday of April in the clinic! Then probably radiation.

Nora unfortunately passed away on November 17, 2023 but our hearts are always with Nora and her beautiful family.

All Heart Family meet Matthew!

Matthew is 11 years old and has been beating brain cancer since he was 2! He lives in Georgia with his mom, dad, brother, and sister.
Matthew loves trains, black holes (like outer space), and making his Yummy Jars!

Matthew has a huge sweet tooth  and him smiling when he ordered a cinnamon roll cake was one of our favorite moments!

To follow Matthew check out: Yummy Jars for Matthew

Allow us to introduce you to Jayla!

Jayla turned 3 in June and was diagnosed with a brain tumor in July 2023.

Jayla loves Play-Doh and cooking in her play kitchen. She also loves Barbie, Cocomelon, and Bluey. Jayla, the baby of the family, has a big brother and a big sister who love her so much.

This precious family from Knoxville is planning on spending the rest of the year in Nashville for stem cell treatments and a trial chemo. Please be in prayer for them as they undergo this trying process.

All Heart Family please meet Hayley and her beautiful family!

Hayley is 15 and is undergoing treatment now. She in fact received chemo today and was still happy and gracious to meet us at the park. Hayley wants to be a 4th or 5th grade teacher when she grows up. She and London became fast friends. Hayley is a beautiful example of being a warrior and fighting her battle with the “All Heart” mentality.

Thank you to our All Heart Family that has made it possible for us to help families like this. We couldn’t do this without all your love and support.

All Heart family, we would like to introduce you to AJ!

AJ is 12 years old and is battling brain cancer, again. AJ has an older brother and little sister and when he talks about them he lights up. He loves football and was able to play for his middle school team this past fall.

He is starting a new treatment this week and the plan is to do this treatment is for 42 weeks. It is a long road and we are so happy to connect with them and introduce him and his family to all our prayer warriors.

Please follow his story at Prayers for AJ Cucksey.

Meet Wyatt!

We were honored to meet Wyatt and his mom, Kristi Hardin Crippen, and share some of the All Heart Gunner love. It means so much during the week of Christmas to give, to love, and to cover this boy and his family in prayer.

Wyatt is 18 years old and was diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of 7. Wyatt loves old cars and wants to buy one to fix up. He loves music and his favorite band is Metallica. He is a senior this year and is excited to graduate, but is somewhat reluctant about becoming an adult. (We can’t say we blame him!)

Welcome to the All Heart Family!