Elise's Fight: A Mother and Educator Battling Leukemia

Dear Family and Friends,

We are reaching out with a heavy heart and a hopeful request for support. Our precious daughter/sister Elise has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia. We are dedicated to fighting with her as she begins the hardest journey of her life towards recovery. And she needs your help on this journey.

As a loving wife in her first year of marriage, and a new stepmom to three beautiful children, this diagnosis could not have been more unexpected in Elise’s life. What started as a checkup for flu symptoms turned into a diagnosis that has shattered her world, and she is now navigating a battle that she never dreamed she would face.

Throughout the constant stream of procedures, tests, and medical interventions, she has remained the Elise that we know: gracious, brave, humorous, selfless, and kind. As a revered history professor at Whitworth University, she is a role model of resilience, intelligence, and fierce passion for living in a way that impacts others for the better.

She is someone who is always there for others. Now, she needs us—and the fight is only beginning.

The treatment process requires Elise and her husband, Davey, to relocate to a Seattle hospital for the next 2-3 months. While there, Elise will require intensive chemotherapy, and eventually, a bone marrow transplant to remove the cancer and grow healthy new cells. For the duration of this grueling treatment and recovery, Elise will require constant medical care, which will take a significant toll on her physically, mentally, and emotionally. As her support system, we are rallying around her, but we need your help to ease the extensive financial weight of the relocation and treatments.

Insurance is very helpful, but it does not cover all the costs required for Elise and Davey to establish effective care in Seattle. Your generous contribution will go directly towards:

- Providing housing in Seattle for Elise, her husband, and her caregivers.

-Supporting cost of food and groceries for Elise and her support team, and special care needs that will help her feel comfortable in her temporary home.

-Contributing to transportation, medications, and medical supplies.

Every donation, no matter the size, will make an incredible difference in easing financial stress, helping Elise fully focus on recovery. If you are unable to contribute financially, we would deeply appreciate words of encouragement for Elise and Davey, your prayers, and you sharing this page with your friends and family.

Thank you for being a part of this journey, and helping to ensure that Elise receives the care that she needs when she needs it. Together we can make a difference and join her fierce strength to help her fight this battle with dignity and courage!

With love and gratitude,

The Leal and Henreckson Families