At just 2 1/2 years old, Thomas, was diagnosed on August 25th with High-Risk Neuroblastoma with metastasis. The cancer had already spread to his head, bones, bone marrow, ribs, with the primary tumor located in his chest. Thomas is currently undergoing very aggressive treatment at Morristown Medical Center in the Goryeb Children’s Hospital. He has already completed 5 rounds of in-patient chemotherapy and is participating in a study for a drug called Dinutuximab by United Therapeutics. Because of this Thomas needs to remain in the PICU while receiving his chemotherapy treatments.
On Dec 4, 2025, Thomas underwent a 4-hour long surgery to remove the primary tumor from his chest. His incredible surgeon was successful in removing the primary tumor only leaving a few ‘fingers’ of the tumor that were overreaching into arteries in his neck. At the discretion of the Hematology team those were left to be treated with radiation and chemotherapy.
In addition, Thomas will very soon undergo two stem cell transplants at CHOP, which will require him to be in isolation and remain at CHOP for approximately 1 month for each transplant. This will be followed by radiation which will also take place at CHOP and another 5 rounds of chemotherapy back at Goryeb Children’s Hospital at Morristown Medical Center. As you know, these treatments are vital but also extremely costly.
Laura has taken an extended leave of absence from work to care for Thomas and support him through this difficult journey. We are seeking financial assistance to help offset the mounting medical bills and related expenses, ensuring that Thomas can receive the best possible care without the burden of financial stress.
Your support means the world to this brave young boy and his family, and it will significantly ease their financial burden during this difficult time.
