Aurora’s Brave Fight Against Neuroblastoma
At Mom Crew, we believe that being a mom means standing together. It means lifting each other up in moments of joy and heartbreak alike. Because when one mom cries, we all cry. Today, we want to share the story of a little girl named Aurora, whose strength and light remind us why this community exists.
A Family’s Unexpected Battle
On Saturday, March 22, 2025, Jessica and Joey noticed something every parent dreads - a lump near their baby’s eye, bruising underneath, and persistent fevers. They rushed their 11-month-old daughter Aurora to the Children’s Hospital, hoping for reassurance.
Instead, their world changed forever. After an MRI and several tests, doctors delivered the heartbreaking news:
Aurora had been diagnosed with high-risk stage 4 neuroblastoma cancer. No parent is ever prepared to hear those words.
Further scans revealed masses on her kidney and near her eye. Since that day, Aurora has undergone countless procedures: x-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds, biopsies, bone-marrow tests, and blood transfusions. Each one has tested her tiny body but has also shown her enormous spirit.
The Road Ahead
Aurora’s treatment plan is long and intense. It includes multiple rounds of chemotherapy and radiation therapy, stem-cell transplants, surgery, and immunotherapy with alternating inpatient and outpatient stays.
Recently, her doctors shared that her bones are not responding to chemotherapy as hoped, extending her treatment by another six months. Even through pain and exhaustion, Aurora continues to smile, radiating a strength that moves everyone around her.
When Aurora turned one on April 17, her parents imagined celebrating with cake, laughter, and friends. Instead, they spent her birthday in a hospital room, isolated but surrounded by love and hope. Jessica and Joey are doing everything they can to keep their family’s spirits high and their home filled with faith, even in the hardest moments.
How You Can Help
As part of our commitment to moms and families, Mom Crew has dedicated this space to sharing Aurora’s story and helping raise the funds her family needs to continue her fight. Every dollar will go directly toward Aurora’s medical expenses and recovery journey.
You can support Aurora and her family by donating through their official GoFundMe page below.
Even the smallest contribution makes a difference. Whether it’s the cost of a hospital meal, a night of parking, or another round of treatment, your kindness will help lighten their load.
Stay Updated
Aurora’s parents share daily updates, photos, and progress on her official Facebook page. You can follow along and send encouragement here:
👉 Follow Aurora’s Journey on Facebook
How Else You Can Help
Aurora’s parents have also created an Amazon Wishlist with items that make her hospital stays and recovery a little easier, from cozy blankets and toys to essential care items.
If you’d like to send something directly to the family, you can do so here:
👉 Shop Aurora’s Amazon Wishlist
Every little item makes a difference and brings a bit of comfort to Aurora during her treatments.
Together for Aurora
Mom Crew was built on the belief that every mother has a story — a story of love, resilience, and hope.
By sharing Aurora’s, we honor that belief and extend our hands to a family in need.
Thank you for reading, sharing, and standing beside Jessica, her husband, and their sweet little girl.
Aurora’s name means “dawn,” and we believe that brighter days are ahead for her.