Adrian’s journey with cancer began on January 1st, 2025, a day his family will never forget. In the weeks leading up to his diagnosis, he battled illness after illness: strep, RSV, and an ear infection. Then a pattern of symptoms no parent ever wants to see, bruising, severe fatigue, loss of appetite, and dangerously high fevers. Despite multiple visits to the ER, his family was told it was just viral. But his mom knew something wasn’t right. When she noticed bleeding on his gums, she trusted her gut and demanded thorough testing, and finally, they got an answer: Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
Since then, Adrian has bravely endured three rounds of chemotherapy, three spinal taps, three bone marrow biopsies, and surgery to place a double lumen port. Each step of treatment has meant long inpatient stays far from home, financial stress, and emotional tolls from being separated as a family. His mom has stepped away from work to care for him full-time, while his dad works reduced hours to be by their side.
And yet, Adrian shines.
He’s a jokester through and through, the kind of kid whose laughter fills a room and whose smile can break through even the hardest days. He’s resilient, brave, and bursting with personality. He loves superheroes, especially Spiderman and the Hulk, and he dances, sings, and lights up any space he’s in. Nothing, not even cancer, has dimmed his spirit.
Adrian’s story is one of strength, faith, and fierce love. His family has leaned into their faith more than ever, finding hope in the hardest moments and choosing joy wherever they can. He’s not just a fighter, he’s a superhero in his own right.
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