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AvasLeukemiaFightFund

AvasLeukemiaFightFund

Fundraising for

Chariss Femino

Fundraising forChariss Femino
Leah Gonzalez

Leah Gonzalez

Willows, California

Chariss Femino
is collaborating on this fundraiser
$11,266of $16,000 goal
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Love for Ava: A Leukemia Battle We’ll Win Together


    Ava is a strong and kind hearted teenager who should be spending these last months of her 8th grade year making memories with friends and looking forward to high school. Instead, her world was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia.

    Her fight is just beginning, and it will be a long road.

    Ava and her mother will be living in the hospital for several months as she undergoes intensive chemotherapy treatments. Each round of treatment will last about a month, depending on how quickly her body recovers. During these treatments, she must remain in the hospital the entire time. Between cycles, she may get small breaks to go home and rest before returning for the next round.

    Doctors expect four to five treatment cycles, meaning many months of hospital stays and the physical and emotional challenges that come with fighting leukemia.

    Despite everything, Ava continues to show incredible bravery and strength. She is facing this battle with the same sweet spirit that everyone who knows her loves so much.

    As Ava focuses on healing, this fundraiser will help support her and her family during the long months ahead. Funds will go toward medical expenses, travel, time away from work, and the many unexpected costs that come with extended hospital stays.

    Most importantly, this is about surrounding Ava with love and support as she fights.

    If you are able to donate, share, or simply keep Ava in your thoughts and prayers, it means the world to her and her family.

    Thank you for standing with Ava and helping her fight this battle against leukemia.

Fundraiser Updates (3)

April 23, 2026
Leah Gonzalez
Leah Gonzalez

After a bit of a break at home, we’re settling back in at UC Davis for AML treatment cycle #2.  This treatment cycle will be a little less intense than the first, consisting of 8 days of chemo twice a day. The first cycle was 10 days. And the Day 6 chemo (which was a bit rough) from the first cycle is not included in this one.

Yesterday was a long day with blood draw and doctor’s appointment in the pediatric infusion clinic first thing in the morning. And then straight over to the children’s surgery center at the main hospital for the lumbar puncture (LP) and bone marrow biopsy before being admitted. These test results will show how the leukemia is responding to treatment. Fingers crossed she does not develop the migraines that she did after the first LP. 

Today she received a Joy Jar which is full of random things. Which definitely brought some joy to her today. She is tired and grumpy and having a hard time adjusting back to the hospital. She has an appetite, but nothing sounds good. So, being able to order her favorite foods from Door Dash is the best thing ever!!! And water doesn’t taste good, so we’re trying lemonade and different things to add flavor to the water.

Please keep us both in your prayers as we continue on this journey! 🙏🏻

April 02, 2026
Leah Gonzalez
Leah Gonzalez

The highs and lows of the last few days. 

First, the good news… all of the genetic test results show genes that are “favorable” in the treatment she is receiving. Plus, there is no leukemia in her spinal fluid. Yay!!! We definitely caught this early!

Last Tuesday Ava had a lumbar puncture to collect a sample of spinal fluid. This left her with a headache when she sat or stood up as a result of a spinal fluid leak. 

On Saturday, the headache accompanied by nausea became constant- even while laying down. She was started on a migraine cocktail. She was able to sleep and get a bit of relief, but it wears off before the next dose is due. I would have to put pressure on her forehead and bridge of her nose so that she could get enough relief to get to sleep.

On Monday we thought she might be able to have a blood patch procedure to seal up the leak. But the anesthesiologist came in at 1:30 pm to talk with us and explain why she is not a good candidate. 😖 She added on some meds to her cocktail, which has made a world of difference. Almost immediately, Ava felt relief and has been able to eat and do more without pain.  The one thing that has been driving her crazy this past week is not being able to put together her Lego sets. So, yesterday she devoted about two hours to putting together Dancing Groot.

I’m so relieved she’s finally feeling a bit better. We’re almost through the first round of this madness. And every day seems to bring something new. Please continue to send prayers and healing vibes.

March 19, 2026
Leah Gonzalez
Leah Gonzalez

Hi all! Just a quick update from Chariss. 

“After one week in the hospital, Ava has had a chest port (Central line) installed to make drawing blood and administering chemo and other medications easier. She also had a bone marrow biopsy. This will tell us how much cancer is in the bone marrow and the genetics of the disease. We are currently awaiting these results. Chemotherapy treatment has started. She had some nausea in the beginning, but it is currently under control. 

UC Davis is taking great care of Ava (and mom) and providing her with plenty of distractions: Paloma the therapy dog, playing games in the teen room, bingo, music therapy (Ava is learning to play the ukulele), art therapy, and they even have a teacher to help her with her schoolwork. 

We are so grateful for all the love, prayers, and support everyone has sent. Please continue to share. Ava is reading all the comments and they really do brighten her day!

Leah Gonzalez
Ting Vogel
Sarah Allen
and others donated recently
Anonymous

Anonymous

$300 • Recent donation

Anonymous

Anonymous

$1,000 • Top donation

Anonymous

Anonymous

$20 • First donation

Organizer

Leah Gonzalez

Leah Gonzalez is the organizer of this fundraiser

Beneficiary
Chariss Femino

Support  Chariss Femino  by donating to this fundraiser

AvasLeukemiaFightFund
Leah Gonzalez

Leah Gonzalez

Willows, California

Chariss Femino
is collaborating on this fundraiser

Fundraising for

Chariss Femino

Fundraising forChariss Femino
Donation protected
👍 0% fee

 




Love for Ava: A Leukemia Battle We’ll Win Together


    Ava is a strong and kind hearted teenager who should be spending these last months of her 8th grade year making memories with friends and looking forward to high school. Instead, her world was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia.

    Her fight is just beginning, and it will be a long road.

    Ava and her mother will be living in the hospital for several months as she undergoes intensive chemotherapy treatments. Each round of treatment will last about a month, depending on how quickly her body recovers. During these treatments, she must remain in the hospital the entire time. Between cycles, she may get small breaks to go home and rest before returning for the next round.

    Doctors expect four to five treatment cycles, meaning many months of hospital stays and the physical and emotional challenges that come with fighting leukemia.

    Despite everything, Ava continues to show incredible bravery and strength. She is facing this battle with the same sweet spirit that everyone who knows her loves so much.

    As Ava focuses on healing, this fundraiser will help support her and her family during the long months ahead. Funds will go toward medical expenses, travel, time away from work, and the many unexpected costs that come with extended hospital stays.

    Most importantly, this is about surrounding Ava with love and support as she fights.

    If you are able to donate, share, or simply keep Ava in your thoughts and prayers, it means the world to her and her family.

    Thank you for standing with Ava and helping her fight this battle against leukemia.

Fundraiser Updates (3)

April 23, 2026
Leah Gonzalez
Leah Gonzalez

After a bit of a break at home, we’re settling back in at UC Davis for AML treatment cycle #2.  This treatment cycle will be a little less intense than the first, consisting of 8 days of chemo twice a day. The first cycle was 10 days. And the Day 6 chemo (which was a bit rough) from the first cycle is not included in this one.

Yesterday was a long day with blood draw and doctor’s appointment in the pediatric infusion clinic first thing in the morning. And then straight over to the children’s surgery center at the main hospital for the lumbar puncture (LP) and bone marrow biopsy before being admitted. These test results will show how the leukemia is responding to treatment. Fingers crossed she does not develop the migraines that she did after the first LP. 

Today she received a Joy Jar which is full of random things. Which definitely brought some joy to her today. She is tired and grumpy and having a hard time adjusting back to the hospital. She has an appetite, but nothing sounds good. So, being able to order her favorite foods from Door Dash is the best thing ever!!! And water doesn’t taste good, so we’re trying lemonade and different things to add flavor to the water.

Please keep us both in your prayers as we continue on this journey! 🙏🏻

April 02, 2026
Leah Gonzalez
Leah Gonzalez

The highs and lows of the last few days. 

First, the good news… all of the genetic test results show genes that are “favorable” in the treatment she is receiving. Plus, there is no leukemia in her spinal fluid. Yay!!! We definitely caught this early!

Last Tuesday Ava had a lumbar puncture to collect a sample of spinal fluid. This left her with a headache when she sat or stood up as a result of a spinal fluid leak. 

On Saturday, the headache accompanied by nausea became constant- even while laying down. She was started on a migraine cocktail. She was able to sleep and get a bit of relief, but it wears off before the next dose is due. I would have to put pressure on her forehead and bridge of her nose so that she could get enough relief to get to sleep.

On Monday we thought she might be able to have a blood patch procedure to seal up the leak. But the anesthesiologist came in at 1:30 pm to talk with us and explain why she is not a good candidate. 😖 She added on some meds to her cocktail, which has made a world of difference. Almost immediately, Ava felt relief and has been able to eat and do more without pain.  The one thing that has been driving her crazy this past week is not being able to put together her Lego sets. So, yesterday she devoted about two hours to putting together Dancing Groot.

I’m so relieved she’s finally feeling a bit better. We’re almost through the first round of this madness. And every day seems to bring something new. Please continue to send prayers and healing vibes.

March 19, 2026
Leah Gonzalez
Leah Gonzalez

Hi all! Just a quick update from Chariss. 

“After one week in the hospital, Ava has had a chest port (Central line) installed to make drawing blood and administering chemo and other medications easier. She also had a bone marrow biopsy. This will tell us how much cancer is in the bone marrow and the genetics of the disease. We are currently awaiting these results. Chemotherapy treatment has started. She had some nausea in the beginning, but it is currently under control. 

UC Davis is taking great care of Ava (and mom) and providing her with plenty of distractions: Paloma the therapy dog, playing games in the teen room, bingo, music therapy (Ava is learning to play the ukulele), art therapy, and they even have a teacher to help her with her schoolwork. 

We are so grateful for all the love, prayers, and support everyone has sent. Please continue to share. Ava is reading all the comments and they really do brighten her day!

Organizer

Leah Gonzalez

Leah Gonzalez is the organizer of this fundraiser

Beneficiary
Chariss Femino

Support  Chariss Femino  by donating to this fundraiser

$11,266of $16,000 goal
101Donors
40Comments
30Share ArrowShares
Leah Gonzalez
Ting Vogel
Sarah Allen
and others donated recently
Anonymous

Anonymous

$300 • Recent donation

Anonymous

Anonymous

$1,000 • Top donation

Anonymous

Anonymous

$20 • First donation

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