Faith Over Fear - Team Tristan

04/12/2026

Tristan Update

I apologize for the lack of recent updates.

Tristan was scheduled to begin his 3rd round of chemotherapy the week before last, but his blood counts were too low, so treatment had to be postponed. Last week his numbers improved, but they were still not quite high enough to safely move forward.

We are praying that this Tuesday his counts will be where they need to be so he can begin Round 3. This is one of the in-patient rounds and includes the medication that makes him very sick. While the episodes are brief, they are intense, so we are asking for specific prayers that the doctors can find the right combination of medications to better prevent and control that reaction.

Through it all, Tristan continues to handle treatment with such a positive attitude. He has truly become a favorite at both the Springdale and Little Rock hospitals, and we could not be more proud of his strength and resilience.

In the middle of all of this, Tristan passed his permit test! He has been enjoying driving everyone around and is already learning to navigate the interstate like a pro. Watching him continue to hit milestones, even during treatment, has been such a bright spot for all of us.

On another note, some of the t-shirts have come in. If you are waiting on your order, we will be reaching out this week. If you do not hear from us, please text 870-688-9662.

As always, thank you for your continued prayers, encouragement, and support. 💛

03/26/2026

💙💛 Team Tristan T-Shirt Reminder 💛💙

We are still taking orders for Team Tristan shirts, and we are so grateful for the support we’ve already received.

If you’ve been meaning to order, there’s still time! Every shirt worn is a reminder that Tristan is not fighting this alone.

We would love to see our community come together and fill the stands, schools, and town with Team Tristan. 💛

A special thank you to DSI and Jamie McLeod with Unhinged for helping sponsor the shirts — your generosity means so much to our family.

📧 Email: TeamTristanOfficial@Yahoo.com

📱 Text: 870-688-9662

Please include:
Name, phone number, shirt type, size, and quantity

Run Hard. Fight Harder.
Faith > Fear

03/20/2026

Tristan Update

Yesterday, Tristan started Round 2 of chemotherapy. Every third week he has to be admitted because this particular chemo takes longer to administer and requires extended fluids to help flush his system.

This round includes one drug that makes him extremely sick, but thankfully the team has been able to get it under control within about 30 minutes each time. We are so grateful for the doctors and nurses who are taking such good care of him.

He also met with the oncology radiologist to go over his radiation plan and was fitted for his mask in preparation for treatments.

After chemo, Tristan usually has several days of pretty intense fatigue, so he will be resting and sleeping a lot while his body recovers.

We truly appreciate your continued prayers, love, and support for Tristan. It means more to our family than we can put into words. 💛

03/19/2026

We have dropped off shirt orders at Harrison Middle School for those that requested it!! Thank you so much to those that have ordered. We would love to see your picture in a Team Tristan shirt!!

Send a message to learn more

03/15/2026

Run Hard. Fight Harder

03/15/2026

Running for Team Tristan today…. Spartan Race, Houston, TX

03/10/2026

💙💛 Team Tristan Update! 💛💙

T-shirt orders are starting to come in, and we are so grateful for the incredible support from our family, friends, and community.

We will be reaching out soon to everyone who placed an order to coordinate delivery or pickup options.

We can’t wait to see everyone wearing their Team Tristan shirts. Your support means so much to Tristan and to our entire family.

Please share your photos when you get them — we would love to see our community standing together for him.

Run Hard. Fight Harder.
Faith > Fear.

03/04/2026

Tristan has, so far, handled his first treatment well. His doctor approved him to go to a Razorback baseball game yesterday! Tomorrow is his 2nd treatment which will be as an outpatient at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock. We thank everyone for their continued thoughts and prayers.

03/01/2026

First chemo is complete ✅
Tristan is doing well so far after chemo. He has to take one dose of a medication after each treatment that’s meant to protect his hearing. That medication made him very sick, but they were able to make him feel better within 30 minutes.

We made it home late last night, and the plan is to go back next Thursday for a smaller dose of chemo. The most important thing right now is to watch closely for infection due to his compromised immune system and his nutrition.

Thank you all for the continued prayers — we truly appreciate the love and support. 💛

02/28/2026

02/26/2026

Tristan Update:
Tristan received his port and ear tubes yesterday. The port is located in his chest and will be used for chemotherapy treatments. This means he won’t have to be poked with needles each time, which he is very happy about. The ear tubes will help relieve some of the pain caused by the tumor. The tumor has been pushing against his eustachian tube, causing fluid buildup, so the tubes will help the fluid drain until treatment shrinks the tumor.

Plan of Care:
As of right now, chemotherapy will begin tomorrow. Tristan is part of a clinical trial because this is an extremely rare type of cancer, his doctor believes there are only about 20 cases per year in the U.S. This trial is designed to reduce the toxicity and intensity of treatment.
-The first phase will consist of three cycles of chemotherapy. The second phase will include both chemotherapy and radiation at the same time. We have been told this phase will, by far, be the hardest. During radiation, we will need to stay in Little Rock for approximately 4–6 weeks since treatment will be given daily. Radiation to the head and neck area can cause some very severe side effects.
-The final phase will be maintenance immunotherapy, which should be the downhill stretch of treatment. Surgery is not an option due to the tumor’s location and how invasive it would need to be.
All that being said, the doctors believe this is treatable and curable. They believe it is stage 2 because of the tumor’s size and because it has spread to one lymph node in the localized area.

Prayers:
Please pray that Tristan continues to have such a positive spirit and peace of mind. Pray that he experiences minimal side effects from the upcoming treatments. Pray for his doctors and healthcare staff, that they are guided in providing Tristan with the very best care.
Overall, the last two weeks have been exhausting. There’s been a constant list of potential side effects and precautions to think about. However, Tristan has been such a trooper. He truly makes everyone around him feel better.

Tristan and our entire family deeply appreciate all the support he has received. He gets so excited every time someone buys his shirt.

02/24/2026

💙💛 TEAM TRISTAN 💛💙

At just 14 years old, Tristan is facing nasopharyngeal carcinoma with incredible strength and steady faith.

RUN HARD. FIGHT HARDER.
Faith > Fear
Joshua 1:9

This shirt represents more than a phrase — it represents the way he’s choosing to face this fight: determined, focused, and faithful.

We are standing with him.
We are running this race beside him.

💛 Childhood & Adolescent Cancer Awareness
💛 Supporting Tristan’s fight

If you’d like to order a shirt or support Tristan, message us!

Tees S-XL $20
Sweatshirts S-XL $35
2xl add $2.50
3xl add $3.50

Let’s show him he doesn’t run this race alone.