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Welcome to Luca’s journey, where every day is filled with strength, wonder, and hope. Through this page, we share glimpses of Luca’s world—his love for rockets, his dreams, and the small and big moments that keep us all inspired. Thank you for being here and sharing this journey with us.

Meet Luca

Luca is our brave, strong, and bright little boy. Born with a heart full of love and curiosity, Luca has always been fascinated by the world around him. From a young age, he developed a love for rockets, spaceships, and the wonders of space—he knows all the planets in order and could spend hours gazing at the stars. His favorite shows are Paw Patrol, but what really lights him up is anything related to the moon, the sun, and exploring the universe. Our world changed on May 15th when Luca was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Since then, we’ve been by his side every step of the way as he battles this illness with more courage and strength than we could have ever imagined. His journey has had its ups and downs, but Luca continues to face each day with the same spark and determination that has always made him special. As his parents, we’re sharing Luca’s journey here to not only keep our loved ones updated but also to document this chapter of his life—one filled with hope, love, and resilience. We want this space to be a source of inspiration for others, a place where people can follow Luca’s progress, and, most importantly, where we can come together as a community to lift him up. We deeply appreciate your support and love. It means the world to us as we continue this fight alongside Luca.

Welcome to luca's journey

Welcome to Luca’s journey, where every day is filled with strength, wonder, and hope. Through this page, we share glimpses of Luca’s world—his love for rockets, his dreams, and the small and big moments that keep us all inspired. Thank you for being here and sharing this journey with us.

Luca is our brave, strong, and amazing son who loves doing everything a 3-year-old loves to do. Life was completely normal—until it wasn’t. We noticed some petechiae on his chest one evening and took him to urgent care because it was after hours. They did some lab work and then told us we needed to take Luca to the ER for more advanced care.

At the ER, doctors ran more tests and said they suspected thrombocytopenia. They advised us to pack an overnight bag because Luca would be admitted upstairs to the Hematology Department. The next day, we received the news no parent ever wants to hear. Four doctors entered the room, sat down, and one of them said, “Luca has leukemia. It affects the myeloid cells. It’s acute. We need to start chemotherapy right away.” My heart skipped a beat, and I felt a lump in my throat. I could see Luca staring at me from the corner of my eye, and I knew I couldn’t let him see me emotional. I still needed to process those four sentences, but the information kept coming. On May 17, 2024, Luca was officially diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

We’ve been by Luca’s side every step of the way, and we want to share his journey with you. From finding the little wins in each day to recognizing blessings when they happen, we are doing our best to keep Luca entertained and encouraged. The worrying is for the parents—that’s our job. We know we’re on a path filled with unknowns, but we want to shed light on this disease, and maybe, by sharing our story, we can help others, too.

We are deeply grateful for our friends and family, who have given so much to help us stay positive and get through each day. This journey is challenging, but with your support, we find strength to keep going.

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