Support Paxton Cooper's Fight Against Leukemia

UPDATE: On October 24, 2024 at 7:22 p.m. Paxton Clay Cooper went to be with Jesus. He fought until the last minute with his family at his side. We are all in complete shock and deeply grieving the loss of such a young, vibrant little boy who brought us so much joy and happiness in the short time he was here. Paxton will forever be remembered in our hearts and minds. He was a true miracle baby. Sent here to earth by God himself to touch the lives of those that loved him. His smile, his spunky attitude, and his fight will never be forgotten. Please know we are grateful to each and everyone of you that have donated your prayers, time, blood, and resources to our baby boy. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

***The Cooper/Jackson families as well as his many friends and supporters have a long road of grief ahead. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they continue on their life's journey without their dear Paxton. This fundraiser will stay up for funeral and burial costs, medical bills, and bills until they are able to return to work. Thank you for continuing to support this little family during the most difficult time of their lives. We are all eternally grateful.

We are organizing this GoFundMe in honor of 7-year-old Paxton Clay Cooper and his family. Paxton was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia on October 22, 2024. He is currently at Blair E. Batson in the PICU. Last night, doctors performed a leukapheresis, and today did surgery to place a chemo port. He is sedated, in stable condition, and awaiting chemotherapy treatments.

On June 25, 2017, Paxton Clay Cooper made his entrance into the world 13 weeks early. His mother, Kelsey, had been sick for over 72 hours and decided to go to the emergency room. Upon her arrival there, thinking she was just going to be receiving fluids, she was told that she had pre-eclampsia and HELLP syndrome. After receiving this news, she was told she had to have an emergency c-section before she coded. Paxton was 12.5 inches long and only weighed 1 pound and 9 ounces. He spent 129 days in the NICU at Batson and was cleared to come home on October 31, 2017, Kelsey’s birthday. Paxton was born with underdeveloped lungs and spent years on oxygen via nasal cannulas, as well as attending regular appointments with pediatric pulmonary specialists. Although the first years of his life were heavily monitored, Paxton managed to live the life of a normal little boy until this week. He attended school, daycare, and played at recess. His favorite person is his baby brother Camden. Paxton loves superheroes and Hot Wheels. He is a social butterfly and loves other children. He is a fun, loving, energetic child.

There is a blood shortage at the moment, and we ask that everyone who can donate please go to Mississippi Blood Services and donate under the name Paxton Cooper. His blood type is A+. Even if you are not compatible, please consider donating under Paxton’s name to help other patients in need.

The purpose of these funds is to pay for Paxton’s medical treatments and bills for the duration of his stay at the hospital, however long that may be. Kelsey also has a Cashapp ($kelseycooper1) and Venmo (@kelsey-cooper21). If you feel led to donate to any of these outlets, the Coopers would be forever grateful.

We ask you to keep them all in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this uncharted territory. Kelsey, Brad, Paxton, and Camden are members of Crossgates Baptist Church. If you feel compelled, please add them to your prayer list. “Fear not, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”