Elliott was the kind of kid who could light up a room—usually with mischief in his eyes and a prank up his sleeve. If something could be turned into a joke, a game, or a grand adventure, he’d make sure it was. He had a boundless curiosity, a tenacious spirit, and an uncanny ability to make even the toughest days feel a little brighter. Whether he was building elaborate Minecraft worlds, plotting his next big laugh at someone else’s expense (all in good fun, of course), or exploring the world around him with fearless wonder, Elliott lived life all in. But Elliott’s story wasn’t just one of laughter—it was one of incredible strength. At just three months old, he was diagnosed with Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, an extremely rare brain cancer. What followed was a whirlwind of brain surgeries and nearly 18 months of chemo before he finally heard the words "cancer-free." Despite the toll chemo took on his kidneys, requiring a feeding tube and extra electrolytes, Elliott got to spend nearly two years simply being a kid. But then came another battle. At four years old, Elliott was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). He faced it the way he faced everything: head-on, with grit and a little bit (ok, a lot a bit) of sass. He went through intense treatment to prepare for a bone marrow transplant, with his dad, Rodney, as his donor—because of course, Elliott was made of tough stuff. Unfortunately, after just six months, the cancer was back. Some people may have crumbled. But Elliott? He lived. For another 18 months, he defied every odd, squeezing every ounce of joy out of life while undergoing treatment after treatment to buy just a little more time. And we made memories—so many memories. We soaked up every giggle, every hug, every perfectly timed prank. In June 2024, Elliott passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love. But if you think that’s the end of his story, you didn’t know Elliott. His legacy is loud. It’s in every joke that makes someone belly-laugh, in every adventure taken without fear, in every kid who fights like hell and refuses to let cancer define them. His impact is woven into every life he touched, and through this fundraiser, we carry his spirit forward. Because Elliott’s story isn’t just about what he went through—it’s about how he lived. And that’s something worth celebrating. Thank you for continuing to support Elliott and the more than 300,000 kids worldwide who will be diagnosed with cancer this year. By sharing the gifts of your time, talent and money with the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, you're supporting research to give all kids with cancer a better chance for a cure.
