meet mark

To know Mark was to love him.  He was the kindest, most gentle soul and a friend to everyone. He was quiet but silly, shy but friendly, adventurous but a homebody, caring but blunt, sweet but tough.  Mark loved with his whole heart.  He was absolutely hilarious and he was the happiest when he was making others smile and laugh.  

Mark was your typical boy in so many ways and in so many ways he wasn’t.  We have always thought that Mark was special or different, in a good way.  Through his journey he has proved us right.   Mark has always been a friend to all but through his fight he was an inspiration to everyone as well. 

On January 14, 2024, shortly after his 10th birthday Mark was diagnosed with Diffuse Midline Glioma, an extremely rare form of brain cancer.  An unwilling warrior, he fought the battle of his life with grace and remarkable courage.  After a 10 month battle, Mark gained his angel wings on November 8, 2024, two weeks shy of his 11th birthday. While cancer ultimately took his life, it is not what defined his life.