Welcome to our Village

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There is no cure, but life can be more comfortable with the right treatment, care team, and support network.

It takes a village to take on the battle with cancer, but at the end of the day the village gets to go home. Learn more about coping with a child with cancer.

These are some of Giovanni's favorite items that are frequently used, consumed, disposed of, and needing replaced. Additionally, there are items that assist with developmental goals put in place by care teams and his home-school/therapy structures. 

Like most households today, we are living paycheck to paycheck. Additional frequent appointments over an hour away add to our monthly costs and wear/tear on vehicles. Oil changes, tires, and gas all add up over the course of the journey, and every little bit helps. Additional cleaning, filters, and home items become continued expenses that take away from focusing on healing and joy. 

Services for allowing you to support us directly. If you would like the funds to support one of the projects listed below, please include it in the comment when supporting:

1. Backyard Playset/Privacy Play

2. Playroom Updates

3. Classes/Camps/Memberships for Gio

VENMO: @NickManes

PayPal: @NicholasManes

It quickly becomes overwhelming keeping up with medications, travel, work, appointments, and meal planning. Sponsor a dinner for our family to help alleviate a brief moment of stress from our constantly evolving landscape. 

Show everyone that you are a member of Team Giovanni and a part of our village. Items change seasonally and allow you to further our message through engaging conversations and storytelling. 

Share a moment from our journey that touched you, allowed you to engage with Giovanni, the family, or our cause. We couldn't do this without all of you, and we want to hear and share your perspective as well.