Michael Napoleone Memorial Foundation

10/15/2026

HELP SWEET SOPHIA BATTLE AGAIN 💔

"Today we received difficult news. Doctors found a second tumor on the back side of her brain. While this is heartbreaking and not the update we were hoping for, we are staying strong and focusing on the next steps in her care." ❤️

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"Our daughter, Sophia Watson, lives with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) — a lifelong genetic condition that has brought challenges most children never have to face. One of the most serious complications is a tumor resting on her ocular nerve. Because of its location, surgery carries a 100% chance of blindness, leaving us with no safe option but to monitor, treat, and support her through every step.

Despite everything, Sophia shows up every day with strength. She attends multiple therapies, works hard, and continues to make progress that inspires everyone around her.

As parents, we do everything we can to give her the care, stability, and opportunities she deserves. But as many families know, the cost of living has become overwhelming. Times are tough, and every expense adds up.

This GoFundMe is a way for friends, family, and anyone moved by Sophia’s story to help lighten the load. Any amount — truly anything — makes a difference. Your support helps us keep Sophia to continue giving her the best possible quality of life."

You can help Sophia here: https://gofund.me/6930b1756

10/08/2026

HELP SUPPORT ROCHESTER BOY BATTLING AGGRESSIVE & RARE CANCER 💔

"Meet Ryder Maciaszek, a loving, athletic kid who has always had a passion for sports and an incredible zest for life.

In 2021, at just 6 years old, Ryder began having trouble breathing through his nose, along with headaches and hearing loss. After an emergency MRI in September 2021, his family received devastating news: Ryder had a 4.5 x 5 cm brain tumor called a clival chordoma, an extremely rare and aggressive form of cancer that occurs in approximately 1 in 5 million children.

Since then, Ryder has endured more than any child should ever have to face. He underwent five brain surgeries in Pittsburgh, followed by 38 proton radiation treatments in Boston.

After nine months of stable scans, the tumor returned, affecting the nerve controlling his left eye and causing severe double vision. Ryder underwent a sixth brain surgery, but unfortunately, another tumor has since developed and is now pressing against a nerve that affects his ability to swallow.

Despite immunotherapy and countless treatments, Ryder's fight continues.

His doctors recently confirmed that he would need a seventh brain surgery, along with an occipital-cervical fusion. These are two major surgeries requiring an incredibly difficult recovery. The goal is to remove as much of the cancer as safely possible, but unfortunately, removing all of it is not expected to be possible.

Ryder may face 12 weeks away from school and at least six months away from the sports he loves. Through everything, Ryder continues to fight with incredible courage. He misses being active, playing sports, and simply being a kid.

Ryan and Stephanie have had to put their lives on hold to care for their son through surgeries, treatments, hospital stays, travel, and the constant uncertainty of what comes next. The emotional and financial burden has been overwhelming.

We are asking for your help.

Your donation can help Ryder and his family with medical expenses, travel, lodging, rehabilitation, time away from work, and the many unexpected costs that come with fighting childhood cancer.
If you're unable to donate, please consider sharing Ryder's story. Every donation, prayer, and share makes a difference.

Ryder has already endured seven brain surgeries, radiation, immunotherapy, and countless procedures. Yet through it all, he continues to fight. Please help Ryder and his family continue this fight.

Thank you for standing beside Ryder, Ryan, Stephanie, and their family. Every prayer, share, kind word, and donation means more than you know.

Keep fighting, Ryder!! We are all behind you!!"

You can help support Ryder here: https://gofund.me/41fc3e90e

10/07/2026

Prayers for this beautiful child🎗️🎗️

10/05/2026

10/03/2026

Please tune in to 7 News WKBW at 11 PM tonight! 🧡

The story of will be shared — Nellie’s journey, her incredible strength, and the amazing way our communities have wrapped their arms around our family through all of this.

From Forestville to Gowanda to Silver Creek and far beyond, the love and support surrounding our girl has been something we could never fully put into words. Tonight, a little piece of that story gets to be shared. 🧡

We are so incredibly grateful. Tune in at 11! 🧡🎗️