Ewoldt Family

Chase, the third of our four children, was diagnosed with an aggressive malignant brain and spine cancer when he was only two years old and was given six months to live. Not only did he live, but he is even now working through a new, second cancer diagnosis. In our life as a family and in the lives of our children, there is barely a collective memory that is not somehow eclipsed by cancer. Not only do the effects of cancer cover Chase’s precious little body, but they touch our hearts, our minds, our bank accounts, our schedules - everything, everywhere. Yet, with the help of the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation, we are able to continue to pay our bills, we are able to give our children incredible opportunities, and perhaps, most precious of all, we are still able to see Chase’s smile and give him joy. We are forever, always thankful for the way ARFF and everyone involved in the organization pushes past the word “survival” and makes it a goal to see kids like Chase (and their families too!) THRIVE. Without ARFF in Chase’s life and the life of our whole family, I do not know where we would be. We are better people for their love and have more hope because of their courage.