Alivia was diagnosed with leukemia on December 5, 2025. Her journey began when her family noticed she had been limping for about a month. After an orthopedic workup came back normal, they ran labs to look for infection and instead found blasts, leading to her diagnosis.
Since then, Alivia has had several lumbar punctures and had a port placed to begin chemotherapy. The biggest change for her family has been the stress and fear that comes with watching a child go through treatment. Alivia has an identical twin, Amelia, and their bond has shifted during this time. Alivia often does not feel like playing the way she used to, and Amelia has started turning to their other siblings for connection and comfort.
Alivia absolutely loves music, especially Miss Rachel. Swinging brings her joy, and she thrives on social interactions with her big family and friends. She is affectionate, loving, and full of empathy, always quick to offer a hug or comfort when she senses someone is feeling sad.
Alivia and Amelia are the youngest of ten children. Born with Down syndrome, they have been a tremendous blessing to their family. Despite the challenges, Alivia has shown so much strength as she begins treatment. Her family is hoping to capture this moment in time with their very first family photos. With their oldest daughter heading back to college in Ohio on January 5th, and before Alivia potentially loses her hair, they hope to create images that reflect the love and strength of their family just as they are today. Photos of Alivia and her twin would be especially meaningful too.
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