11/03/2026
Today, we want to introduce you to a very special little girl and her family who have been facing something no family should ever have to go through.
We recently learned about Nakeisha and her journey, and as we begin getting to know her family and everything they’ve been facing, our hearts are with them.
Sweet little Nakeisha isn’t even two years old, and she has been diagnosed with an extremely rare and aggressive form of cancer called an embryonal brain tumor.
On September 2nd, Nakeisha and her family left their home in Wysox, Pennsylvania, and traveled to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Tennessee.
Her dad, Zachary, has had to leave his job. Her mom, Natasha, and her big brother, Braxton, have left behind their home, their routines, and everything familiar so they can be together as a family during Nakeisha’s treatment.
They are now staying at St. Jude, where they are expected to remain for 6–9 months, possibly even longer, while Nakeisha undergoes chemotherapy and radiation.
Just imagine what that means for this family.
Leaving behind your home, your job, your friends, your family, and the life you’ve always known. Not knowing exactly when you’ll be able to return. All while watching your precious little girl fight a battle no child should ever have to face.
Life as they knew it changed in an instant.
This is exactly why Kids Can’t Fight Cancer Alone exists. ❤️
One thing many people may not realize is that we don’t automatically receive information when a child in our area is diagnosed with cancer. We rely on families, friends, neighbors, and our wonderful community to help us connect with children and families who could use our support.
Sometimes those connections happen right away, and other times it takes a little longer for our paths to cross.
We only recently became aware of Nakeisha and her family, and while we wish we could have been part of their journey from the beginning, we are so grateful that our paths have now crossed.
We are just beginning to learn more about Zachary, Natasha, Braxton, and sweet Nakeisha, and we look forward to getting to know them and finding ways to help make this incredibly difficult time a little easier.
Because that’s what KCFCA is all about. It’s about reminding families that even during their darkest, most uncertain days, they have people standing beside them who care.
On Saturday, November 14th, from 1–5 PM, a benefit will be held at Sam’s Bar & Grill in Sayre to support Nakeisha and her family. We hope our community will come together and show the Pierce family just how much love and support surrounds them here at home.
We also want to take this opportunity to ask something of our community.
Please continue helping us connect with local families facing childhood cancer.
If you know of a child in Bradford, Tioga, or Sullivan County who has been diagnosed with cancer, please reach out to us. Even if you’re unsure whether we’re already aware of their situation, we’d love to hear from you.
Every connection matters, and every family deserves to know there are people ready to stand beside them.
To Zachary, Natasha, Braxton, and sweet Nakeisha:
Although we are just getting to know your family, please know that you already have a special place in our hearts.
We know we can’t take away the fear, the uncertainty, or the difficult days ahead. But we hope we can help carry a little of the weight and remind you that your community back home is thinking of you, praying for you, and cheering Nakeisha on every step of the way.
You may be hundreds of miles from home, but you are not forgotten, and you are certainly not alone. ❤️
