The day is finally here. December 12, 2025. I remember the first December 12th of Chase’s life in 2009…the way they laid his tiny body on my chest as the air filled his lungs for the first time. …the way I already knew he was strong.
16 years on this earth… Isn’t that an incredible miracle?!
His birthday request [which I posted in detail about yesterday and you can read it here] is that we raise funds to be equally divided between the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation and Lurie Children’s Hospital (specifically: the Pediatric Brain Tumor Program) .
We, as his family, can’t think of a more fitting plan. Lurie has gifted Chase life and the Rizzo Foundation has instilled hope – Hope and Life – together.
Would you consider donating here? The link will take you to a GoFundMe page called“$16 x 16 Years” and you can give $16 for Chase’s 16 years or a multiple of 16…or more!
Hey… THANK YOU. Yes… YOU.
Every dollar counts, and this year, it feels like it counts double as the dollars will go to help a child like Chase and a family like ours – often in their most stressful, heartbreaking moments – both in the hospital with the Lurie Pediatric Brain Tumor Program and around the country with the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation.
As we celebrate the gift of Chase’s incredible 16 years, with your help, we can contribute to research, resources, and encouragement for so many children like Chase.
Thank you for doing this with us…
Moment by moment.
