Levi was diagnosed with cancer on April 5, 2022. After a long and challenging journey, he is set to complete treatment on August 29.
Leading up to his diagnosis, Levi had been sick for weeks. Despite repeated visits to the doctor, the answer was always the same: a virus. But as time went on, Levi began to struggle with breathing. He was rushed to the hospital, where over the course of two weeks, he had two chest tubes placed. It was during the second procedure that doctors discovered an orange-sized tumor in his lung.
Since then, Levi has endured intensive treatment. His first year involved frontline therapy with weekly visits to the hospital, sometimes multiple times a week. He is now in maintenance treatment, taking daily chemotherapy pills at home and going to the hospital once a month for IV and spinal chemotherapy.
Levi’s diagnosis has deeply impacted his whole family. His ten-year-old brother Wyatt has had to give up so much during this time. His little sister was just nine months old when Levi was diagnosed, and many of her early moments were shaped by hospital visits and emotional stress.
Even through the hardest days, Levi’s spirit has remained bright. He is the silliest kid his family knows, laid back and always ready to have fun. He is very athletic, loves being outside, and enjoys spending time with other kids.
These beach photos are meant to celebrate the end of a very long chapter. Levi’s family wants to freeze this moment in time, a reminder of how far they have come and the joy that still fills their days. Every child deserves the chance to grow up healthy and happy. Levi’s story is a powerful reminder of hope, courage, and the strength of one very special boy.
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