This morning, precisely at 6:45 AM, our sweet Sasha took her last breath. She passed away peacefully, held securely in our loving arms, and surrounded by all those who held her dear. Her final moment was one of serene rest after a long, difficult battle.

The 18-Month Fierce Battle

Sasha fought a relentless, courageous battle against an aggressive cancer for 18 months. This fight was filled with grueling treatments, including high-dose chemotherapy cycles, radiation sessions, and multiple complex surgeries. Although the continuously spreading tumors weakened her tiny body, Sasha maintained an astonishingly resilient spirit. In her most fatigued days, she still offered us her warm smiles, gentle cuddles, and provided immense, unconditional comfort to her loved ones. She was our light, our motivation, and our teacher of unconditional love.

The Final Humane Choice

We exhausted every option. We fought for her with every available treatment, consulting with top pediatric oncologists across the country, and relentlessly seeking clinical trials. However, the cancer Sasha faced was ultimately too virulent and progressed too rapidly. Doctors confirmed that all treatment avenues were depleted. We were faced with the heartbreaking but most humane decision: to allow her to find rest. In her final days, she received palliative care, and she found the peace she deserved, finally free from the constant suffering that had bound her for so long.

Sasha, though only with us for a brief time, was a miracle—a living lesson in courage, resilience, and the boundless power of love. She taught us how to fight with all our hearts, how to find joy in small moments, and how to cherish every single breath.

Though the pain of loss is inexpressible, we will continue to fight against this disease and honor her life. We are committed to establishing a foundation in Sasha’s name to support pediatric cancer research. Sasha’s legacy will forever be our inspiration and our motivation, reminding us that love can endure and triumph even when the physical body fails.