Everly’s Story

Everly's journey began with a daunting challenge: at just three days old, she underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor, leading to a diagnosis of Grade IV Glioblastoma. Defying the odds with remarkable resilience, Everly is now thriving, thanks in large part to the exceptional care and treatment provided by St. Jude.

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Here is her journey

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Everly’s mom, Kelsey was 8 months pregnant when her dad, Garrett filmed Shark Tank for his company Eterneva. The family felt on top of of the world.

Just 3 weeks later, they found a mass that was hemorrhaging in Everly’s head during a routine sonogram. She was born that day.

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At 3 days old, the late Dr. Tim George performed a successful high-risk 5-hour surgery to remove Everly’s tumor. He passed away three months later.

Everly’s parents set meetings with Nuero-oncologists across the country…Looking for treatment options. The prognosis was grim.

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Then Pediatric Oncologist Dr Amar Gajjar at St Jude called Everly’s parents and told them to come to Memphis, so they can save Everly.

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Everly received chemotherapy from 5 weeks old until she was 8 months. The family watched Shark Tank air from her hospital room.

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Some days were really tough…

But Everly taught her family that even through the hardest times, you can still find happiness and gratitude

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After chemotherapy was completed, Everly began to thrive.

While at St Jude, Everly’s parents met multiple families that had to split up to continue working through long bouts of treatment.

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This led to creating Cause Logistics - a fulfillment warehouse that provides flexible employment to St Jude parents so they can stay with their kids through treatment.

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Uncertain about Everly's ability to hit developmental milestones, she began to not only meet them but excel in certain areas- developing a deep love for science along the way.