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At just 43 years old, my little cousin Brandon is fighting an aggressive, rare brain cancer: High-Grade Glioma (IDH-Wildtype). Since his first brain surgery in July, Brandon has endured chemotherapy, radiation, and a second emergency brain surgery to clear out a severe brain infection.

His body is under immense strain—on top of managing diabetes, chemo and radiation side effects, Brandon was rushed to the ER yesterday with severe leg pain and was diagnosed with blood clots in both his leg and his lower lung. Which has now delayed him from starting his second round of Chemo to keep this aggressive cancer under control. He is currently at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, hundreds of miles away from thier entire family support system back home in Mississippi.

Why His Wife & 5-Year-Old Need Help Right Now

Because Brandon is facing life-threatening complications while undergoing active brain tumor treatment, his wife cannot leave his side—she is his full-time medical caregiver and advocate at the hospital.

At the same time, she is trying to care for their 5-year-old child in an unfamiliar city with zero local family to lean on. Because they carry health insurance, they do not qualify for state-funded assistance programs, even though she cannot work while managing his care. She cannot safely watch an active 5-year-old in an emergency room or critical care unit while advocating for a husband with brain cancer and a lung clot.

How Your Donation Helps Immediately

We are rallying together to support Brandon’s wife, their 5-year-old, and his mom—who has spent her entire life showing up for so many people. Every single dollar raised goes directly to Brandon's wife to cover urgent, practical needs:

• Vetted Emergency Childcare: Hiring safe, background-checked sitters on the south side of Houston (roughly $20–$25/hour) so their 5-year-old is cared for while she is with Brandon and his neuro-oncology team.

• Houston Lodging & Daily Survival: Offsetting the cost of staying near the medical center while she is unable to work.

• Family Travel Rotations: Helping cover gas and travel costs for family members from Mississippi to drive down in shifts to help care for their 5-year-old and give his wife a break.

How You Can Help

If you know Brandon's mom or his wife, you know how much they deserve to have people in their corner right now. No amount is too small—even $25 covers an hour of safe childcare so his wife can sit with doctors without worrying. If you aren't in a position to donate, please share this link with your friends, church group, and community, and keep their 5-year-old, his wife, and his mom in your prayers.

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