The Fight Began in March 2018Jojo’s medical marathon started when he was just a 20-month-old toddler. In March 2018, he was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) and a rare, aggressive blood cancer: Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia (JMML). His early fight was incredibly intense—requiring a life-saving bone marrow transplant and a splenectomy to remove his spleen in March 2018.While he beat the leukemia, the cure came with a massive toll. Jojo developed severe, chronic Grade IV gastrointestinal Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD), resulting in Short Bowel Syndrome. Because of this, Jojo is completely G-tube dependent for 100% of his nutrition, formulas, and daily medications. For eight years, his family has meticulously managed this intense routine alongside a cerebellar brain lesion, seizures, and chronic migraines.Lightning Strikes Twice: The Fight Against Thyroid CancerFor years, Jojo fought bravely to stabilize his body. But in late 2025, routine NF1 tumor tracking revealed metastatic papillary thyroid cancer. In December 2025, Jojo underwent a total thyroidectomy to remove the tumor. The pathology revealed an aggressive case that had already spread into his lateral lymph nodes.An Urgent Call to Action: Radiation is NextWe are now entering Jojo’s most critical battle. In the next couple of months, Jojo will be starting targeted radiation treatments. Because his body is already so medically fragile from short bowel syndrome, a missing spleen, and neurological complexities, his doctors have been devastatingly honest with us to prepare for the absolute hardest road ahead.We refuse to let Jojo fight this alone. Prayers for Jojo