Ava May’s Journey Through Cancer

Ava May’s Journey Through Cancer Ava May is 15 yrs old and diagnosed on 1/23/24 with a rare childhood cancer called Neuroblastoma.

09/17/2025

9/17 Update on Ava May

Ava May had an appointment in clinic today where they made some medication changes to hopefully help with her nausea. After the clinic visit, she unexpectedly needed an emergency root canal, but we’re so thankful the team was able to take care of it right away.

Mike and Ava just made it home safely from Morgantown after a long day. We’re grateful for all that was accomplished and so thankful for our incredible medical team! 💛

9/14 Update on Ava MayToday has been a rough day for our sweet girl. She’s been sick and still dealing with painful join...
09/15/2025

9/14 Update on Ava May

Today has been a rough day for our sweet girl. She’s been sick and still dealing with painful joints and bones. Even on the fun days, we are quickly reminded that neuroblastoma and the treatments have forever changed things.

We are so thankful for the love and comfort that Apollo gives—especially on the hard days.

9/13 Update💙💛 WVU vs. Pitt – Bucket List Checked Off 💛💙One more dream marked off Ava May’s bucket list tonight—she made ...
09/14/2025

9/13 Update

💙💛 WVU vs. Pitt – Bucket List Checked Off 💛💙

One more dream marked off Ava May’s bucket list tonight—she made it to the WVU vs. Pitt game! A huge thank you to everyone who helped pull strings to give her the VIP treatment. She even got a picture with Pat White, and Stedman Bailey spent time talking with us about her journey and sharing his own story. Truly unforgettable moments.

Unfortunately, we had to leave early before seeing our Mountaineers take the victory. Ava May started feeling really sick as the night went on. Her one nausea medication is on a national backorder, and by the time we tried to leave, her legs just weren’t working. Mike had to lift her from the car into the hotel and then into bed. Early in the day she felt good, but it became such a hard night.

We’re still so grateful for the memories made, even on the tough days. Thank you for continuing to love and pray for our girl. 💛🎗️

9/8 ✨💛 Today is Pediatric Oncology Nurses’ Day 💛✨Through Ava May’s journey, we have seen firsthand just how true this is...
09/08/2025

9/8
✨💛 Today is Pediatric Oncology Nurses’ Day 💛✨

Through Ava May’s journey, we have seen firsthand just how true this is—oncology nurses are more precious than gold.

The nurses at WVU Children’s have been by our side through the hardest and scariest moments. They have cared for Ava with so much love, patience, and compassion—not just as a patient, but as the incredible girl she is. They’ve held our hands, wiped away tears, answered every question, and comforted us when words were hard to find.

We will forever be grateful for the pediatric oncology nurses who pour their hearts into caring for kids like Ava May. You are the quiet heroes who make this journey a little more bearable. 💛🎗️

Last night we celebrated Apollo turning 1! He has brought so much joy, comfort, and fun into our lives. Through some of ...
09/06/2025

Last night we celebrated Apollo turning 1! He has brought so much joy, comfort, and fun into our lives. Through some of the hardest times, his sweet presence has been a constant reminder of happiness and love. I am beyond thankful for the joy he’s brought our family. 💛

Many people have reached out asking how they can support Ava May and help make her Bucket List dreams come true. We are ...
09/05/2025

Many people have reached out asking how they can support Ava May and help make her Bucket List dreams come true. We are so grateful for the love, prayers, and generosity surrounding our family. 💛

Below is Ava May’s Bucket List. If you feel led and would like to help contribute toward any of these special experiences, it would mean the world to us. Every bit of kindness brings her closer to creating beautiful memories with family and friends.

Thank you for standing with us through this journey. Your support helps give Ava May joy, happiness and and moments she’ll cherish forever. 💛🌻

Cash App: $WVCountryroads
Venmo: -Lillard (last 4 digits are 3727)
Apple pay: 304-839-3727
paypal: countryroadscreationwv1@gmail.com

09/01/2025

9/1 Update on Ava May
Many of you have been asking what the next step is in Ava May’s treatment. Right now, she is on an oral chemo, but due to the side effects, she most likely will not be continuing it after the end of this month. The goal of the treatment was to help keep the cancer from spreading so she could have the chance to fulfill her bucket list.

The side effects of treatment have been very rough and unfortunately have only gotten worse. This decision is not about “giving up” or “not fighting,” but about choosing quality of life here on Earth. We still pray every day for a miracle, but we also know that isn’t something we can count on.

So instead, we are focusing on making the most of the time we have—checking off her bucket list, creating memories, and cherishing every moment together. 💛

08/31/2025

8/31 Update on Ava May
Today was a continued celebration with our family in New York for Ava May. We’ve enjoyed family photos, lots of time together, a live band, and food galore. It has been such a good day filled with love and memories. For Ava May, it’s been both joyful and tiring—she’s taken some breaks and rest in between all the fun. 💛

8/30 Update on Ava May 💛We came to visit with Mike’s family on Thursday and are celebrating Ava May Weekend! Today was a...
08/30/2025

8/30 Update on Ava May 💛

We came to visit with Mike’s family on Thursday and are celebrating Ava May Weekend! Today was a special boat day with 25 of us out on the water. It was so much fun, and Ava May even got to drive the boat for a while! Now we’re back and relaxing for the evening after a full day of making memories together. 💕

A huge thank you to the American Legion from Williamsport and members of their bike club! Today they completely surprise...
08/24/2025

A huge thank you to the American Legion from Williamsport and members of their bike club! Today they completely surprised Ava May with a special ride and blessed our family with thoughtful gifts for the girls and financial donations for us.

We are so grateful to Amy and Don for sharing Ava May’s story with the Legion, and to Aunt Ra Ra and Uncle Scott for hauling everything over. 💛

Although Ava May got overheated and had to head inside pretty quickly, the love and kindness shown today will not be forgotten. Thank you all for wrapping our family in such incredible support. 💛✨

08/24/2025

8/23 Update on Ava May –
Today was a rough one—filled with pain, feeling overwhelmed, and just a lot of hard moments. We’re thankful the evening brought some relief as we spent time talking about her bucket list and our upcoming trip to New York. Our whole family is looking forward to it; it’s been almost two years since Ava May was last there, and over three since I’ve been back myself. We can’t wait to see our family and share that time together. 💛

08/21/2025

8/20 Update on Ava May

We were able to get her medication approved by insurance, and she starts her oral chemo pills today. While we’re thankful to have this step moving forward, she’s still experiencing a lot of nausea, which makes things tough.

As always, we’re taking things one day at a time. 💛

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