Meet Our GFPD Warriors

My sweet Aspen Marie is a kind, loving, tenacious being I’m so proud of.

Caleb was very sweet and loving. He loved to walk , swim and ride roller coasters. His laugh was contagious, and he blew the longest raspberries ever. He was so much joy to all who knew him.

Chloe loved swimming, loud noises like thunder and motorcycles, and being pushed really fast in her stroller. She passed when she was 7 years old.

Ciera graduated in the class of 2024, and continues to excel as a “Grad Student” at our local High School!!

Cody loves life especially baseball. He does not let his disabilities stop him.

Dillon loved to snuggle, keep one arm above his head, be held by his big brother, and his hiccups put a smile on all of our faces. Dillon passed at just 1 month old.

Eden Alexandra was born on January 10, 2025. Eden suffered from a severe form of ZSD and her prognosis was terminal. On February 11, she took her final breath outside, with the sun shining down on her.
Eden loved her toy octopus, being read to, listening to music, and snuggles with Mom and Dad. She has a sister who loves and misses her “sissy”.

Evie loved cuddles, the water, sensory light and sound toys. Evie lost her fight when she was 2 years old.

Ginny loved Elmo, butterflies, the color pink, music, her family, and swimming. Ginny was 6 years old when she passed.

Gwendolyn is 7 years old and absolutely incredible. She has a smile that could light up a concert hall and a laugh that can heal the deepest hurt. When she grabs your hand, the rest of the world just disappears. And her eyes…her eyes…they don’t work worth a darn but they are absolutely gorgeous.

Gwen’s smile and giggle could melt any heart. She loved over-easy eggs on toast, chocolate milk, and animal crackers. Her favorite toy was a string of beads. She worked hard to learn to sit up on her own and was beginning to bear weight on her legs with support. Gwen was almost 4 when she passed.

Hans had an infectious laugh and bright smile. Hans loved to snuggle and hold hands. Hans died at age 5 and we miss him everyday!

Ilan (Lonny to those he loved) loved music, laying on his Daddy’s chest, and telling people exactly how he felt with just the raise of his hand. Ilan was 1 years old when he passed.

Jared is a happy man he is always smiling and trying to get everyone around him to smile and though he has never said a word his smile speaks thousands.

Judson Maverick Maynard (11/12/2019–9/20/2020) faced PBD-ZSD surrounded by love and dedicated care. Supported by a strong medical team and community, he cherished his family, especially brother Tucker, his Hess Truck, and adaptive equipment. To live like #JMav is to love deeply and embrace life’s smallest joys.

Keely was a beautiful soul and a brave warrior. She loved being cuddled, enjoyed being outside, and she will always be a blessing to our family! Keely passed away just shy of her 2nd birthday, but continues to touch many lives around the world!

Lilliann was born in 2021. She completed her mommy’s world alongside her two older brothers. Despite vision and hearing losses and many medical challenges, she loves dancing with her mom, swinging, water play, walks, and feeling the wind on her face. She is pure joy—spirited, determined, and never defined by diagnosis.

Lily was a fashionista who was lovingly called Lilypants and loved jazz music. She passed when she was almost five months old.

Lincoln was pure love and joy. He was so sweet, feisty, and incredibly resilient. He had the most beautiful blue eyes and a smile that lit up the room. His laughter was infectious. Lincoln loved bright lights, vibration and loud music (especially banjo!). He had such a special bond with his parents, and loved their silly games, snuggles and kisses.

Maddie’s big bows don’t even come close to her even bigger personality. She loves football, music, Disney, and jellyfish. She can sign 30 words, say mama, & babbles in her own Wookie language. Cannabis gave Maddie a quality of life no one thought possible. She passed at 7 years old.

Phoenix loves anime, the water and spending time with family and friends.

Riley’s strength is inspiring, his laugh is contagious, his eyes are striking, his forever love is light up toys with music and mom playing “heart and soul on the piano,” school is his second favorite place beside home as long as he has his consistent person with him. Riley loves his siblings, and we are so blessed to have him still here with us!

William loves to be on the go, feeling his environment. Whether walking with his cane, holding your hand, or being pushed in his stroller, wagon, or wheelchair, he wants to constantly be moving. He also enjoys feeling the books at the library and going to school. He is currently 13 years old.