Our Story
Cassidy is a sweet, thoughtful 15-year-old with a quick mind and dry wit. She is the youngest in a very close-knit family and best friends with her big sister, Autumn. Before her unexpected and quick progressing illness, she loved playing softball, clarinet, and competing on the math team - all at the Mid Pacific Institute in Honolulu, Hawaii. Cassidy feels blessed to have the love and support of ‘ohana and...
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No Place Like Home
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There's definitely no place like home! Cassidy is happy to be back amongst her family, friends, and of course...her doggies! She continues to improve and is getting stronger... Continue Reading »
Link to Cassidy’s News Story
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KHON News story on Cassidy aired on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 on 6 PM Evening News. Continue Reading »
Bumps in the Road
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Aloha 'Ohana, Just wanted to send an update and humbly ask for more prayers during these few bumps in her recovery. Praises- Cassidy is able to eat... Continue Reading »
Cassidy Underwent an Additional Procedure – Mar 15, 2023
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Yesterday, Cassidy underwent an additional procedure to increase the blood flow to the liver. It was a very long (over five hours) surgery, but Cassidy's surgery was a... Continue Reading »
Hurray…Discharge Day!
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After two and a half months, Cassidy is being discharged from the hospital! We cannot express enough gratitude for the excellent care she received at LPCH from the... Continue Reading »
The Teen Lounge
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Today I visited the teen lounge for the first time! I got to play air hockey and Jenga with my mom and I did an art project. Air... Continue Reading »
The Walk to Recovery
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Cassidy continues to impress us with her strength as she underwent yet another procedure today. This one was to drain the fluid surrounding the left lung and... Continue Reading »
Emerging from the Storm
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The last 96 hours have been extremely difficult for Cassidy. A lot of pain due to post-op complications, specifically pancreatitis. Today Cassidy had another procedure to draw liquid... Continue Reading »
The Recovery Begins
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The past 4 days in the ICU post surgery were exhausting for all of us, but especially for Cassidy. We are thankful to share that she is stable enough to be... Continue Reading »