Brooke Turned 12 — After Four Years Fighting Brain Cancer

Brooke turned 12 today.

After a four-year fight.
After brain cancer.

Through surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and physical therapy, Brooke battled ependymoma for nearly four years — a journey filled with uncertainty, courage, and resilience beyond her age.

The Fight Behind the Birthday

Her days were not like other kids’.

They were filled with appointments.
Treatments that tested her strength.
Recovery that demanded patience.

But Brooke kept going.

She worked hard to regain her strength.
To return to school.
To rebuild the pieces of childhood illness tried to take.

Healing wasn’t instant. It was step by step, milestone by milestone.

And today, that journey brings beautiful news.

Cancer-Free

Today, Brooke is cancer-free.
No evidence of disease.

Words her family prayed for through every scan, every setback, every long night.

They stood beside her through everything.
They carried the fear together.
They celebrated every small victory along the way.

Because no child fights alone — families fight too.

Thriving, Dreaming, Living

Now Brooke is healthy and thriving.

She loves the beach.
She loves soccer.
She loves being a kid again.

She dreams of becoming a zookeeper one day. Animals — especially sea turtles — have always held a special place in her heart.

She adores her friends.
Her little brother and sister.
And her sweet baby sister.

These ordinary joys now feel extraordinary.

Turning Pain Into Purpose

As an Ambassador, Brooke now uses her voice to lift up other children facing brain cancer.

Her story brings hope.
Her experience brings understanding.
Her courage reminds families they are not alone.

Her family continues supporting research — fighting for better treatments, better outcomes, and one day, a cure.

Because survivorship can become purpose.

A Moment of Gratitude

Today is more than a birthday.
It is a milestone.
A victory.
A reminder of what perseverance, faith, medicine, and love can do together.

Please join us in thanking God for Brooke’s healing — and praying for continued health, joy, and a future filled with the dreams she fought so hard to keep. 🤍