When Annzie was six, what started as a routine well visit turned our world upside down. She had always been small for her age, but that visit revealed more: recurring infections and low platelet counts that led to urgent bloodwork. We were referred to hematology, and that began our FA journey.

Emily is much more than her diagnosis. She’s an athlete and an artist who loves playing soccer and basketball. She creates paper dragons for her friends, enjoys drawing, and is a proud Swiftie.