Olivia Rubeck needs our help ❤️

Family update 5/13/24:

We wanted to give you an update on Olivia's progress and express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support. Your kindness, love, prayers, generosity, family meals and financial contributions have been instrumental in Olivia's journey, and we cannot thank you enough.

In March, we received the heartbreaking news that Olivia's cancer had returned. After spending 34 days in the hospital, Olivia is now in remission and responding well to treatments. Her strength and determination have been truly inspiring.

The financial support we have received has been crucial in covering ongoing medical expenses and rehabilitation costs. Your hugs, texts, words of encouragement and prayers have been a source of strength for us during the difficult days.

We look forward the day when we can pay forward the support and kindness that has been shown to us. Thank you once again for standing by Olivia and keeping our family strong.

-Leslie, Scott, Olivia, Adeline and Everett

Family update:

Family, friends, and community have been our lifeline and saving grace these last few months. We have been using the financial support for ongoing medical costs, covering treatments like hyperbaric oxygen chambers, IV immune support, and additional supplies for her care and rehabilitation. Caregivers and in-home nursing is not covered with private insurance so we have been directing funds towards that, as well. Some of the larger things we need to do are purchase a handicap accessible vehicle and make our home more handicap accessible (enlarge at least one bathroom, widen doorways, install ramps, etc.). We have been in contact with the best specialists in the country for Olivia to provide her with the best possible care. The money from this GoFundMe is helping to defray some of the travel costs and expenses involved with these trips.

Thank you so much for your continued prayers and support. We couldn't be more grateful!

-Leslie and Scott

Original post:

Dear family and friends,

As some of you may already know, our amazing niece Olivia was diagnosed with leukemia on September 9th, 2023, just 2 months before her 10th birthday. While undergoing her normal course of chemotherapy, Olivia has suffered some significant complications. Leslie, Scott, and the Rubeck family are facing ongoing, unexpected, and substantial medical costs.

On October 17th, while at the hospital receiving treatment, Olivia suffered two cardiac arrests that resulted in a brain injury, and spent a week on a ventilator in the ICU. Now stable and off the ventilator, Olivia is at the beginning of a long road of healing, including the rehabilitation of movement and communication, and the ongoing treatment of her cancer diagnosis. At this critical juncture, Olivia needs additional therapies that are not covered by insurance, and the family needs medical transportation and other vital equipment.

Anyone who knows Olivia, knows how kind, smart and caring she is. She is also strong and resilient, and we know she can make it through this. Friends and family have been asking how to support and we’re so grateful. Right now, the best way to support Olivia is by helping Leslie and Scott endure the ongoing medical costs. Anything raised over the goal will go toward getting Olivia what she needs to recover. We hope you can rally with us to support Olivia and family during this difficult time

Thank you so much for your continued support, your prayers, and your love.

With gratitude,

Karla & Stephanie

Thank you note from the Rubeck family:

Hello everyone,

We wanted to let everyone know how much we appreciate and are in awe of the support and love we have received for Olivia and our family. We are absolutely blown away by the outpouring of kindness. It has truly warmed our hearts and we feel so very blessed and loved.

The last few months have been extremely difficult and something we could have never anticipated. It has been our worst nightmare and we honestly do not think we could have made it through without all the love and support. From prayers, messages, contributions, meals, gifts for Olivia, playdates for Addy and Everett, dog walks, work on fundraisers, your valuable time and effort and much, much more. It has all helped us tremendously to continue to move through this and given us hope to keep moving forward. We have focused all of our energy on finding ways that will help Olivia recover. We apologize for any delays or or limited responses from us through this process as we are still working on wrapping our minds around everything that has happened. Please know that we are very thankful and forever grateful. We do not know how we can repay or thank you everyone properly for all the support and love. There aren't words that can properly express our thankfulness and gratitude to each and every one of you.

Olivia continues to get healthier and is making improvements every day. We know it will be a long road to recovery and will take time. Olivia has been so resilient and strong throughout this process and we could not be more proud of her. We feel that God has given us a strong path for Olivia's recovery and we are so thankful for the opportunity to follow that path. We are continuing to pursue multiple therapies that will provide Olivia the recovery she needs and deserves.

Thank you so much for all the love and support. It is truly incredible and we cannot thank everyone enough.

LOVE4LIVY

With love and gratitude,

Scott, Leslie, Olivia, Adeline and Everett