Knox was my bright-eyed, goofy, sweet six-year-old boy. He loved Lightning McQueen, Hot Wheels, animals, and Sour Patch Kids. His favorite color was red, and he could make me laugh like nobody else. His random “I love yous” were one of my favorite parts of being his momma. His diagnosis came suddenly. After just a few days of symptoms that could have been mistaken for an everyday illness, we learned Knox had acute myeloid leukemia, or AML. In a matter of days, our whole world changed. Shortly after beginning chemotherapy, Knox suffered severe brain hemorrhages and needed two emergency surgeries. He spent days in the ICU in a medically induced coma while his doctors and nurses did everything they could to save him. We later learned his leukemia involved a NUP98-related genetic alteration, making his cancer particularly high risk. It felt like my sweet boy had everything working against him. On October 10, 2026, Knox passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, with a red Hot Wheels car in his hand. He was only six. He deserved more time to play, learn, grow, and just be a kid. Our community rallied around us, raising almost $40,000 within a matter of a week. That love and support showed me how many people wanted to stand beside Knox and our family. Now, through Knox’s Pit Crew, I want to bring people together to keep speaking his name and help other children have the chance he did not have. I’m sharing Knox’s story to raise awareness and support childhood cancer research, especially research into high-risk pediatric AML. Children need better treatment options, and families need more time together. If you choose to volunteer, shave your head, donate, or fundraise in Knox’s honor, thank you. You are helping carry his memory forward while supporting research that could change another child’s future. I will always be proud to be Knox’s momma. ❤️