Ike is 20 (turning 21 on Monday). He was first diagnosed in 2017 at age 12 with ALL. He received treatment until 2020 and was in remission until March 2025 when he was diagnosed with therapy induced AML.
While they were not certain they could get him into remission, he achieved complete remission after 3 rounds. Then he had a stem cell transplant of from an unrelated donor. That went well. After 2 rounds, his count would not recover and was confirmed to have relapsed via a bone marrow biopsy. Within a week, we moved his care to MD Anderson. He has qualified for a clinical trial and should start next week. The goal is remission with a likely second stem cell transplant.
Ike loves to be with his buddies, fishing, hunting, or just hanging out. He tracks and watches all kinds of sports. Loves the Chiefs and KU basketball.
We accept donations in other ways:
Mail checks to Tough2gether Foundation: 2201 Columbian Rd, Wamego, KS 66547
Tax-Deductible Giving Notice:
Donations made to Tough2gether Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. While funds raised in connection with this family will directly support them, all donations are made to Tough2gether Foundation and may also be used to support other families facing pediatric cancer, related programs, and charitable initiatives at the Foundation’s discretion.
Honor Roll
Jared Nelson
Feb 9, 2026
Kansas, US
Corey Hoover
Feb 6, 2026
Kansas, US
“Thoughts and Prayers, Lee Ann”
LeeAnn Beam
Feb 4, 2026
Kansas, US
Jenny Mitchell
Feb 2, 2026
Kansas, US
Staci Schmid
Jan 31, 2026
Kansas, US
Anonymous
Jan 30, 2026
Kansas, US
Kristen Yost
Jan 30, 2026
Kansas, US
Patrick W
Jan 28, 2026
Kansas, US
Lusina Elkin
Jan 28, 2026
Missouri, US
Anonymous
Jan 27, 2026
Kansas, US
“Ike- Stay strong young man! Sending you positive thoughts, good vibes, and moral support. To borrow from Winston Churchill: “Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.” May you keep up the fight for as long as you wish and until your story is fully written. Always & forever rooting for you. -Gunden”
Jacob Gunden
Jan 27, 2026
Kansas, US
“much love.”
E Lou Bjorgaard Probasco
Jan 27, 2026
Kansas, US
Deb Kelsey
Jan 26, 2026
Kansas, US
“Our son Evan is one of Ikes friends. We’re so sorry you’re going through this. We hope Ike and your entire family can find peace during this incredibly difficult time.”
Steve Klamczynski
Jan 26, 2026
Kansas, US
Anonymous
Jan 26, 2026
Nebraska, US
Anonymous
Jan 25, 2026
Missouri, US
Anonymous
Jan 25, 2026
Kansas, US
Wyatt Scheibler
Jan 25, 2026
Kansas, US
“Thoughts and prayers for Ike and his family”
Glenda Sims
Jan 24, 2026
Kansas, US
Anonymous
Jan 24, 2026
Kansas, US
Sarah Elliott
Jan 24, 2026
Kansas, US
“Praying for Ike.”
Christine K Wenciker
Jan 24, 2026
Kansas, US
Jerry Erickson
Jan 24, 2026
Kansas, US
Stan Smith
Jan 23, 2026
Kansas, US
“Our prayers are with you on this journey. Bob & Glenda Robertson”
Glenda Robertson
Jan 23, 2026
Kansas, US
“Your family at PLG”
Patterson Legal Group
Jan 23, 2026
Kansas, US
“Praying for all of you!”
Jess Schierling
Jan 23, 2026
Kansas, US
“The Strathman Family dd”
Melissa Strathman
Jan 23, 2026
Kansas, US
Jerelyn Schneweis
Jan 22, 2026
Kansas, US
Anonymous
Jan 22, 2026
Kansas, US
“My brother was diagnosed with AML also 2 years ago. Our family is so familiar with what you guys are going through. my prayers are so strong for you all. There is SO much hope. Never ever forget that! You guys got this! Again, I’m Praying for you guys!”
Cassidy Kapaldo
Jan 22, 2026
Kansas, US
Ashley Allen
Jan 22, 2026
Kansas, US
Courtney Rierson
Jan 22, 2026
Kansas, US
“May God keep his hand on Ike, your family, and all who Ike has touched, to provide comfort and healing. Sending all of our love and prayers.💛”
Christy Ruxlow
Jan 22, 2026
Kansas, US
Cynthia Martinez
Jan 22, 2026
Kansas, US
“Keeping you all in our prayers!!!”
Karen Moeder
Jan 22, 2026
Kansas, US
Anonymous
Jan 22, 2026
Tennessee, US
Emma Malm
Jan 22, 2026
Kansas, US
Christina Whitfield
Jan 22, 2026
Kansas, US
“so many prayers to ike and family. The Lord will walk you through these trying times.”
Christina Whitfield
Jan 22, 2026
Kansas, US
Chad Young
Jan 22, 2026
Kansas, US
“Keep up the fight Ike!”
Amanda Kapp
Jan 22, 2026
Missouri, US
Anonymous
Jan 22, 2026
Minnesota, US
“thinking of your family. i work with chelsi. sending love and prayers from MN.”
Joy James
Jan 22, 2026
Minnesota, US
Celeste Danler
Jan 21, 2026
Kansas, US
Michael Hale
Jan 21, 2026
Ohio, US
Anonymous
Jan 20, 2026
Kansas, US
“You are in our Prayers”
Mike & Kathy Nieman
Jan 20, 2026
Kansas, US
“Prayers”
Mike $ Jessi Boughfman
Jan 20, 2026
Kansas, US
Anonymous
Jan 20, 2026
Kansas, US
Tiffani Floyd
Jan 19, 2026
Kansas, US
“Happy Birthday Ike! Keep fighting! continued prayers for all of you!! ❤️”
Jenny Cheatham
Jan 19, 2026
Kansas, US
Roshelle Moore
Jan 19, 2026
Kansas, US
“happy birthday Ike”
Michelle Lemm
Jan 19, 2026
Kansas, US
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